Organisation sets sights on clean Centurion
Centurion Clean-Up is a growing NPO that has set out to combat deterioration in the area.
From a conversation to change on the ground, the Centurion Clean-Up has grown into a non-profit organisation that does what it says.
The organisation tackled Theuns van Niekerk Street in Wierdapark last week, cleaning pavements, roads and open public spaces.
Founder Liané du Plessis told Rekord that the initiative was taking action to ensure a cleaner, healthier, and more environmentally conscious future for Centurion.
“Starting a conversation about change is easy, the difficult part is doing something about it,” said Du Plessis.
She said it all began as a conversation among like-minded individuals who were determined to make a tangible difference in their community.
After they started with a few small clean-ups, the organisation was registered as an NPO on April 25, with a focus on the Highveld Techno Park streets.
Du Plessis said they were shocked at what they found once they started. “We knew we had hard work in front of us, but nothing prepared us to see the deterioration of our beautiful community up close.”
However, their hard work bore fruit. Each day of the clean-up brought results that left the team more excited about the impact it was making.
“We didn’t think it would be possible to be more excited until we saw the results of the next clean-up,” said Du Plessis.
“We would like to see a better, healthier, and cleaner environment. We would like people to benefit from this initiative and take pride in their community.”
Centurion Clean-up’s efforts include collecting and recycling rubbish, removing weeds from pavements and public spaces, and sweeping streets, all while creating job opportunities.
“All [of these] benefits help with general morale which is good for business too,” said Du Plessis.
The organisation believed that a clean and well-maintained environment fosters community pride and engagement, and creates a positive atmosphere.
Du Plessis said they aim to grow the organisation to reach a wider area but also provide more work opportunities for its teams.
“The extent of job creation will vary depending on the scale and nature of the clean-up, as well as the available resources and funding.”
Du Plessis and her team welcome any community member to join hands with them in the mission to restore and reclaim Centurion.
“Little by little, a little becomes a lot,” said Du Plessis.
If you’re eager to get involved or contribute to the cause, you can reach out to Centurion Clean-Up on 012 665 2942 or via email at Centurion@cleanup.org.za.
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