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.

AfriForum encourages exhausted municipal workers after windstorm

ByAfriForum 20/05/202620/05/2026

The AfriForum branch in Kariega (Uitenhage) showed its appreciation for the municipal workers who have been working late into the evening to replace power infrastructure damaged during a recent windstorm. Members of the Uitenhage branch and the Mosel neighbourhood watch provided food and refreshments to two teams consisting of 20 workers each.

Strong winds in the area caused electrical cables to be damaged at various locations after trees and branches fell onto them. The damage left many residents without electricity for up to 10 days. Municipal workers worked for many hours and under difficult conditions in an effort to repair the damage. However, power supply to certain parts of the area has still not been restored.

“These workers operate under challenging circumstances in an effort to restore essential services to the community. As a neighbourhood watch, we believe it is important to acknowledge those who act in the interest of the community by going above and beyond the line of duty,” says Minette van der Vyver, Leader of the Mosel neighbourhood watch.

The neighbourhood watch emphasises that cooperation between communities, emergency service workers and municipal personnel is of vital importance during times of emergency and natural disasters. Small gestures of support help to build a positive and resilient community.

AfriForum’s Mosel neighbourhood watch also thanks all emergency service personnel, municipal workers and volunteers who have worked tirelessly in recent weeks to limit damage and assist residents during and after the storms.

You can make a difference

Get involved with AfriForum’s Uitenhage branch and neighbourhood watch today and make a tangible difference in your community. Contact Minette on 083 6855 815 to join the branch or neighbourhood watch or visit www.afriforumbuurtwag.co.za for more information.