Bonfire lights up Jukskei Park community spirit
Costumes, music and family fun brought Jukskei Park residents together for an annual fundraiser supporting local improvements.
Families and neighbours gathered at Robyn Park on October 24 for the annual Jukskei Park Community Forum (JPCF) bonfire fundraiser, an evening of entertainment, costumes and community spirit.
Hosted in collaboration with OnArmor Security, the event offered residents an opportunity to unwind and connect while supporting initiatives to maintain and improve their neighbourhood.
From food stalls and live music to children’s activities, face painting and trick-or-treating, there was something for the whole family. Residents also showed off their costumes, while children enjoyed the zip line and spooky attractions. The evening’s highlight was the much-anticipated bonfire.
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JPCF committee member Sunika Nattrass said the event was started about seven years ago as a way to bring the community together while raising funds for the forum’s work.
The JPCF was established about 15 years ago by residents who wanted to maintain Robyn Park after concerns about inadequate upkeep.
“It’s a fantastic event where everybody just comes together and enjoys our beautiful park, and then we’re raising funds for the JPCF to continue doing what we’re doing,” Nattrass said.
The fundraiser also showcased the generosity of local businesses, vendors and volunteers who contributed to making the event possible.
OnArmor Security operations director Cedric Smith said the annual event raises money for projects that benefit residents, including park maintenance, public-space improvements and security initiatives.
OnArmor sponsored more than R40 000 worth of security services for the event, while other businesses supported entertainment and activities.
Community organisations also played their part, with the Community Response Service firefighters and Community Policing Forum assisting with safety and first aid.
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Beyond the festivities, the fundraiser highlighted how residents, businesses and volunteers can work together to care for shared spaces and strengthen neighbourhood connections.
For Jukskei Park residents, the evening was a celebration of community spirit and a reminder that improving a neighbourhood starts with people coming together.
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