Hercules CPF holds community clean-up

The Hercules CPF and partnering organisations recently teamed up to give their community a facelift.

The clean-up took place on Saturday as a joint project between Hercules CPF Sectors 2 and 3, the metro, inmates from the Department of Correctional Services, AfriForum, TMPD, SAPS and the Hercules residents.

The large team gathered at 09:00 to tackle the area from Bremer Street from the tunnel to Van Der Hoff Road.

“We’re taking back our area by cleaning our area,” said Hercules CPF Sector 2 secretary, Johan Cloete.

“It’s a continuous thing that we’re running, so we ask the community of Hercules to please assist us. When you see your neighbour’s grass, especially on the sidewalk, is long, cut it for them. When you cut yours, do the same for your neighbour. If everybody can cut the grass by their walkway/pavement, the area looks better already,” Cloete said.

He thanked all for the water donations and the volunteers who offered their services, as well as enthusiastic motorists passing by.

Sector 3 manager Carol Young said a clean area contributes to the reduction of crime.

“As the CPF, we believe that a clean and safe environment is essential for building a strong and vibrant community. By joining the clean-up initiative, we aim to demonstrate our commitment to the well-being of our community and promote a sense of pride and ownership among residents,” Young said.

“Moreover, we recognise that crime and grime often go hand in hand. By working together to clean up our community, we can help prevent crime and create a safer environment for everyone. This event was part of our year plan for 2025,” she said.

She said they chose Bremer Street because accidents happen frequently at the crossings.

Young believes the clean-up was a testament to the power of a community coming together and added that much more sustainable results can be achieved if more residents come on board.

Llewellynn Hemmens, AfriForum district co-ordinator for greater Pretoria North, said it’s extremely important to build relationships with community initiatives and structures.

“The most important part is to recognise that communities are diverse and we need to support each others’ initiatives to build a stronger sense of cohesion among one another. The objectives we have are similar: safety, a clean community and a working community, so we would support any organisational structure that has similar objectives,” Hemmens said.

He added that it was heartwarming to see community members coming forward to assist in the area where they see a problem and hoped the initiative would be passed on to future generations.

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