Florida South Residents Association create cleaner curbs along Maraisburg main road
Vumatel, AfriForum Roodepoort and addiction recoverees roll up their sleeves for a better-presented suburb.
The fewer clean-ups conducted the more the overgrowth wins.
Pink vests and traffic cones lined Albertina Sisulu Road on May 6, welcoming early morning motorists to Maraisburg.
Florida South Residents Association (FSRA) were responsible for the spectacle as they arranged a clean-up of the main road’s curbs. Even after closing one lane of traffic for a few Saturday morning hours, waves and hoots of appreciation came from all passing vehicles.
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Weeds and grass had overrun the sidewalk, forcing pedestrians into the busy street while also creating cover for criminal elements.
Work began at 8:00 and by lunchtime, the area was greatly improved. Telecommunications giants Vumatel provided the kit and refreshments while AfriForum Roodepoort assisted with extra gardening implements and logistical support.
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AfriForum are regular supporters of FSRA initiatives, having helped clear fields, embankments, greenbelts, and verges across Roodepoort.
Vumatel runs various community projects across Johannesburg and they too have lent many a hand to support the betterment of the communities they serve. FSRA chairperson, Rodney Churchyard, thanked the two entities as well as the volunteers from Themba na Mandla and KCCC Foundation for their hard work.
