AfriForum’s branches patrol dangerous crossings in Pretoria, clean areas

AfriForum continued their visibility by patrolling some dangerous parts in the various areas as well as clean-up actions.

The Centurion, Moreleta Park, Greater Moot and Pionier branch selected 10 dangerous crossings in their respective areas where they increased visibility to combat crime on 18 and 19 May.

The aim of this project was to see if the increased visibility reduced with regards to especially robberies and hijackings.

“AfriForum’s neighbourhood watches will continue to act proactively to put a stop to crime,” said AfriForum’s district coordinator for Greater Pretoria North, Sampie Steinberg.

“It is important for community members to become involved with established safety structures in their neighbourhood,” he said.

Meanwhile, during the last week, the AfriForum branch in Centurion cut the grass Valhalla.

The tall grass made it easy for criminals to jump over fences and hide.

“It is extremely important for this branch to keep these places where attacks occur, clean and safe for our residents being targeted by crime,” said André de Bruyn, chairperson of the AfriForum branch in Centurion.

The branch appointed two new workers to take on sustainable cleaning projects in the city.

The one worker was placed in the Valhalla area where refuse was picked up, sidewalks were cleaned and weed removed to create a cleaner environment for all.

The other one was placed at the old military cemetery in Thaba Tshwane to cut the grass and clean this area weekly.

AfriForum’s district coordinator for Greater Pretoria South, JP Nel said that they will continue to take ownership of our heritage and protect it.

“Projects like these are very important to make a real difference in communities. It is important that communities jump in themselves and start working in their areas to create a cleaner and safer environment for everyone,” he said.

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