AfriForum Centurion branch praised for taking on municipal duties
It seems as if AfriForums hard work in Centurion motivated Tshwane to tackle some of the serious service delivery issues residents complain about.
AfriForum’s Centurion branch has embarked on several projects in the community since its establishment last year.
Some of the projects included repairing roads, cutting grass around dangerous intersections, providing assistance to the community in connection with municipal issues as well as maintaining parks.
These projects were undertaken because the municipality had allegedly failed to fulfil its duties itself.
“AfriForum Centurion could no longer watch the problems pile up week after week and decided to create a cleaner and healthier environment for the entire community. The branch has acquired equipment to facilitate the work and to complete the projects faster and more efficiently,” said JP Nel, AfriForum’s district co-ordinator for greater Pretoria south.
Last week, the Tshwane metro began mowing the grass in parks and at pedestrian crossings and dangerous intersections. Other parts of Centurion are now also being cleaned by the municipality.
Some of these areas posed a great danger to pedestrians and runners because criminals could easily hide in the long grass.
“The potholes, broken streetlights and overgrown grass in public spaces became a safety concern as many people have complained about robberies in these areas,” André de Bruyn, head of AfriForum Centurion told Rekord.
“The branch plans to embark on several major projects this year and would like to invite the community to get more involved.
“This is an excellent example of the pressure applied to the municipality to meet its obligations. We are grateful that the municipality is finally starting to address issues in the community. The community and the municipality can do much more if they work together. AfriForum will continue to address problems and to create a safer and cleaner environment for all,” Nel said.
“It is now more important than ever before to jump in and make a difference in your community,” said Nel.
AfriForum Centurion branch has a Facebook page and Telegram groups which can be reached @AfriForumBuurtBot.
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