AfriForum continues making a difference

Motorists making use of Goud Street, Goedeburg, now have 35 fewer potholes to worry about.

While residents enjoyed long leisurely weekends, the team of AfriForum Benoni branch rolled up their sleeves to tackle nagging service delivery concerns.

The Goedeburg community rallied behind the initiative donating 1.9 tons of tar, which saw the AfriForum team working in the dark of night to fill ever-growing potholes.

“Although not fully rehabilitated the road is now a lot easier to navigate,” said Nadia Olckers, AfriForum’s district co-ordinator for the East Rand.

“Our teams also came to the aid of an unfortunate motorist in Patten Road, Jatniel after his vehicle became stuck in a muddy ditch.”

Following the slippery rescue, teams worked tirelessly to remove overgrowth and rubbish from the trenches, thereafter, filling it with river sand, to prevent similar incidents.

Overgrown stormwater drains were also cleared to ensure that pooling water due to the recent high rainfall is effectively drained from the road surface.

Turning their attention to Morehill, the branch rallied their supporters to clear the park on the corner of Norman Street and Jolin Avenue.

Despite the inclement rain, volunteers filled numerous rubbish bags of litter, while others cut the towering grass and pruned nearby trees, thus creating a safe and conducive recreational space for residents.

“Service delivery backlogs are well documented throughout Benoni, instead of griping and groaning we are committed to taking hands with our community as we endeavour to bring some reprieve,” said Olckers.

“We hope to continue with these and other projects in a sustainable manner thus improving on infrastructure whilst promoting safety and community coercion.”

For more information about upcoming projects undertaken by AfriForum Benoni branch, contact Olckers on 084 976 1234.

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