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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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AfriForum branches in Cape provinces follow practical approach to community building

ByAfriForum 13/03/202613/03/2026

The AfriForum branches in the Northern, Eastern and Western Cape have launched various community initiatives since the beginning of 2026 to effectively combat the deterioration of neighbourhoods in the Cape provinces. In January and February five branches in particular repaired potholes, spruced up public infrastructure with a lick of paint and set up an emergency water point that is activated when water shortages occur.

The AfriForum branch in Knysna especially has a practical approach to community building. Over the past two months, this branch has used a total of 150 kg of tar to fill potholes in the coastal town; used 270 litres of paint to improve the visibility of speed bumps and stop streets; and removed five tonnes of sand, which had blocked parts of Sedgefield’s streets.

“AfriForum’s neighbourhood team in Knysna has barely been up and running for six months, but the team is already making a real difference in the area. It is a privilege to be able to deliver the services that the residents deserve,” says Marthinus Erasmus, AfriForum’s District Coordinator for the Southern Cape.

Parts of Delportshoop in the Northern Cape are riddled with potholes, which is why this AfriForum branch used 250 kg of tar and three tonnes of sand to repair them in February. To mitigate the impact of possible water shortages, AfriForum’s Overstrand branch has set up an emergency water point at Gansbaai Primary School. This emergency water point will be available for use by the community if taps run dry.

While various AfriForum branches on the coast are busy renovating infrastructure, there are also branches that have helped beautify their communities. The Jeffreys Bay branch donated a total of 200 yellowwood trees to Dorp van Drome, a non-profit organisation that helps restore and preserve the natural beauty of this part of the coast. The Cederberg branch also built a rock garden to beautify the town.

“Strong communities are formed by people who don’t wait for others or the state but take responsibility. Together we can bring change, find solutions and build a better future,” says Jurie Ferreira, AfriForum’s Head of the southern region.

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