HOEDSPRUIT – Hoedspruit residents, organisations and local teams joined forces last Friday (September 25), for a town clean-up aimed at keeping the community’s public spaces neat, safe and well cared for.

The initiative brought together volunteers from several local organisations, who gave their time and skills to tackle different areas around town.

Local teams lend a helping hand

Among those involved was the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate team, which assisted by repairing poles at the park. Their practical contribution helped improve the condition of one of the town’s public recreational areas.

The grounds team from Southern Cross Schools, led by Pete Bradford, also took part in the clean-up, supporting the wider community effort.

From the spruit to the town’s verges

The Hoedspruit Rotary Club focused its efforts on cleaning the spruit, while the Bavaria Brushcut team carried out further work in the spruit area.

Clinton Nkoana and Gerhard Jacobs from Hlokomela also assisted with cleaning and cutting back overgrown vegetation along verges around town.

Showing what teamwork can achieve

Organiser and Ward 1 Clr Christine du Preez thanked all those who participated, saying the clean-up demonstrated what can be achieved when members of the community work together.

“Today was a wonderful example of what happens when our community comes together and takes ownership of the place we call home,” said du Preez.

“The commitment shown by everyone in the community who came out to help is truly appreciated. Every contribution, whether it was repairing poles, cleaning the spruit, cutting verges or simply lending a helping hand, makes a difference,” she said.

Taking pride in the place they call home

With local businesses, organisations, schools, service teams and residents working together, the clean-up provided a strong reminder that collective action can make a visible difference to the community.