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The branches each compiled refined input about problems in the various areas needing urgent attention. A specialist was also appointed to focus on municipal expenses, the municipalities\u2019 Spatial Development Plan (SDP) and the zoning of various open areas.<\/p>\n<p>The closing date for comments was 26&nbsp;April&nbsp;2019.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt is important that community members submit written commentary, so they can have a say in how and where their tax money is spent and on the planning and development of areas and land in their immediate environment,\u201d says Lambert de Klerk, AfriForum\u2019s District Coordinator for Greater Pretoria.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Community members can become involved at AfriForum: SMS \u201cGOP\u201d to 45341 (R1) or send an email to <a href=\"mailto:lambert.deklerk@afriforum.co.za\">lambert.deklerk@afriforum.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AfriForum\u2019s Greater Pretoria branches have submitted written commentary for the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality\u2019s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) the past 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