{"id":111617,"date":"2026-03-27T10:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/?p=111617"},"modified":"2026-04-01T06:03:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T06:03:25","slug":"give-the-tshwane-metro-a-red-card-and-save-the-harlequins-rugby-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/en\/give-the-tshwane-metro-a-red-card-and-save-the-harlequins-rugby-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Give the Tshwane Metro a red card and SAVE the Harlequins Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Give the Tshwane Metro a red card and SAVE the Harlequins Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Harlequins Club was established in 1902. For 123 years, this rugby club has been an important community institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tshwane Metro has sent notices to the Harlequins Club giving them 28 days to demolish their buildings and structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, due to administrative negligence by the Tshwane Metro, Harlequins Club\u2019s rezoning application has still not been finalized \u2014 five years after it was submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What can you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the form below and help put pressure on the Tshwane Metro by showing public support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend the street braai and get involved in the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AfriForum will send a lawyer\u2019s letter to the Tshwane Metro and submit the petition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<script>\nvar 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