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 tackles empty stands to keep criminals out of Vryburg

ByAfriForum 10/02/202610/02/2026

The AfriForum branch in Vryburg has undertaken several cleaning projects since the beginning of the year to reduce shelter for criminals in empty stands and thus eradicate crime in the area. So far, more than eight empty stands have been cleaned and a total of 1,1 hectares of grass has been cut. The long grass at the entrances to the town also poses a danger to motorists, which is why it is maintained to ensure a safer environment for everyone.

“The AfriForum branch in Vryburg is working hard to get rid of possible hiding places for criminals. Empty stands are the perfect place for criminals to hide and make it difficult to spot them during patrols. The branch’s neighbourhood team has taken on the task of creating a cleaner and safer environment for all residents,” says Jp Nel, AfriForum’s District Coordinator for Stellaland.

In the meantime, the branch is planning various training sessions for neighbourhood watch members, as well as self-defence training for the community. Furthermore, the branch is continuing with clean-up projects and plans to expand the neighbourhood team to tackle more sustainable projects in the community.

The Vryburg branch would like to encourage the community to join AfriForum to make more projects like this possible. Visit www.wordlid.co.za to get involved.