Mariannridge residents claim back their community
Various organisations and residents have joined hands to help beautify the Mariannridge area.
AS a former resident and current business owner in the community of Mariannridge, Aaisha Abrahams – with her organisation – has partnered with different stakeholders and community members to reclaim their community from the many social ills that have harmed their community at large.
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Abrahams from Easy Spares and Accessories Mariannridge said they have started a campaign called ‘Operation Clean Up’, in which they have had the privilege of facilitating and engaging many structures and community members in taking responsibility for keeping their community clean and safe.
Abrahams said that recently, they have been having an issue with litter, illegal activity and lots of unusual access to their community.
“Our objective is to reclaim our community and limit the amount of access that strangers have as well as a long-term plan regarding illegal activities.”
To help keep the area clean, Abrahams said they have adopted the main street into the Mariannridge community and would like to use it as a model for the rest of the community in beautifying it and making it safe.
The group recently held a clean-up campaign which was facilitated by the Mariannridge Coordinating Committee and Area Based Management.
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“Our current desire is to reclaim our park where, currently, the kids are unable to play. It has been vandalised and has not been properly maintained for years now.
“Our goal is to put up the necessary equipment and to fence off as well as plant some beautiful flowers which we will be responsible for.”
In addition, Abrahams’ business has 24-hour surveillance which they are willing to use to prevent any further vandalising as well as to keep it safe for the children to play in the park.
To make this a success, she is appealing to anyone who can assist them with the items needed to restore their community park and verges.
Anyone who wishes to assist can contact Abrahams on 067 682 7986.
Wishlist
tyres
paint
paintbrushes
potting soil
flower seedlings
park benches in good condition
fencing to fence the park for the kids
soccer nets
cement
swings
jungle gym
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