Who and what is AfriForum?

AfriForum is an Afrikaans civil rights organisation that protects the rights of minority groups at national as well as provincial level, and anyone who can identify with AfriForum’s principles and objectives may join the organisation. AfriForum’s community plan focuses on mobilising communities to thus take control of their own streets and neighbourhoods again. AfriForum ensures that your constitutional and civil rights are recognised and protected at national level.

Wie en wat is AfriForum?

AfriForum is ’n Afrikaanse burgerregteorganisasie wat die regte van minderheidsgroepe op sowel nasionale as provinsiale vlak beskerm, en enigiemand wat met AfriForum se beginsels en doelstellings kan identifiseer, mag by die organisasie aansluit. AfriForum se gemeenskapsplan fokus daarop om gemeenskappe te mobiliseer om só weer beheer terug te neem oor hul eie strate en woonbuurtes. AfriForum verseker dat jou grondwetlike én burgerregte op nasionale vlak erken en beskerm word.

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Nelspruit neighbourhood team steps in when service delivery falls short

ByAfriForum 10/03/202610/03/2026

The AfriForum neighbourhood team in Mbombela (Nelspruit) has recently filled the gap when service delivery in the Mbombela municipal area has been lacking. This team has cut several hectares of grass, removed 60 bags of refuse from public spaces and filled potholes with 400 kg of tar.

The team, among other things, cut the grass of sidewalks on Dr Enos Mabuza Drive, which borders the Steiltes neighbourhood and extends for 2 km, as well as cut the grass of various public parks in Skylab Crescent, Enterprise Crescent and Melkweg Road. In addition, the team removed six tonnes of garden waste. Almost 13 hectares of grass were cut in the municipal area in February so that pedestrians can use the pavements and parks.

The condition of the road infrastructure on Uitkyk Road and Boog Street has deteriorated to such an extent that road safety has become a major concern among motorists. The AfriForum neighbourhood team stepped in and repaired the potholes in this area.

According to Hugo de Beer, Chairperson of AfriForum’s Nelspruit branch, these types of projects are essential to counteract the deterioration of public spaces.

“The maintenance of sidewalks, parks and roads is essentially the Municipality’s responsibility, but the reality is that service delivery is increasingly lacking. AfriForum’s neighbourhood team therefore works daily to help fill the gap and offer practical solutions so that our town does not deteriorate further. We believe that communities themselves can make a difference by taking ownership of their environment.”

AfriForum’s Nelspruit neighbourhood team remains committed to creating a neat, clean and safe environment for everyone. These projects have been made possible by the dedication of volunteers and the financial support of AfriForum members. The public is therefore encouraged to get involved with AfriForum. Visit www.wordlid.co.za for more information.