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.

Edenvale branch and Essentially Edenvale undertake ongoing clean-up project

ByAfriForum 09/11/202609/11/2026

On 24 October, in collaboration with Essentially Edenvale, AfriForum’s Edenvale branch launched another cleanup operation at the bridge near Horwood’s Farm on Main Road, Eastleigh. This initiative forms part of a larger, ongoing project to keep public spaces clean, safe, and accessible to the community.

During this cleanup operation, the area along the river and watercourses was cleared, as this area is frequently used as an illegal dumping site. Illegal dumping increased notably after two sections of the fence were removed, making the area more easily accessible and less strictly controlled.

Lisa Atkins from Essentially Edenvale arranged for First Fire to replace the missing fencing and to modify the gate. This modification ensures that the fire hydrant remains accessible, allowing firefighting personnel to connect a fire hose whenever necessary. This is an important step in ensuring that the area is not only tidier but also compliant with essential safety requirements.

According to Pete Kaminski, who is responsible for the environmental affairs portfolio at AfriForum’s Edenvale branch, this initiative is an example of how sustained community involvement can make a tangible difference in residential areas.

“The restoration and maintenance of our public spaces cannot be achieved through a single clean-up initiative. It requires sustained involvement, cooperation, and residents who are willing to take responsibility for their environment. We are grateful for the collaboration with Essentially Edenvale and everyone who contributes their time and resources to make this project a success,” says Kaminski.

The project will continue over a longer period, as the scale of the cleanup work requires ongoing attention and maintenance.

AfriForum encourages residents to become actively involved in their communities and to work together to protect, improve, and maintain public spaces. Through sustained community involvement, we can help create safer, cleaner, and more livable environments for everyone. Visit www.wordlid.co.za to get involved.