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Church hosts final clean-up

These efforts continue to inspire hope for a better environment.

FullFlame Life Church hosted its last community clean-up of the year, which was another successful step in maintaining the city’s cleanliness, safety, and beauty.

The event, held on October 18, saw volunteers support the day even though the weather was a bit gloomy.

Church volunteers united in their dedication to service, reflecting the church’s belief that small, regular acts of kindness are the first steps towards lasting change. Before the team went out into the streets to deal with the litter, they started the day with coffee and prayer.

Thato Phiri is excited for the clean-up. Photo: Submitted.

Over the years, this project has sought to foster a stronger sense of civic pride and shared responsibility among community members in addition to improving the physical environment by removing trash and rubbish from nearby streets.

“Cleaning up our streets is not just about creating a tidy environment, it’s about showing respect for our community, neighbours, and showing love for our city and each other,” said Thato Phiri, the church’s community outreach co-ordinator, highlighting that small actions can make a big difference.”

Darryl Lawrence puts trash inside a refuse bag. Photo: Submitted.

A special word of thanks was extended to Honeydew police, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department Region C officers, and their respective management teams for their unwavering partnership throughout the campaign. Their presence and support, according to Thato, have ensured the safety and smooth operation of every clean-up effort.

Ofentse Makonya cleans up the street. Photo: Submitted.

FullFlame Life Church has consistently highlighted that community service is central to its mission. For the church, cleaning the streets is more than a civic duty; it’s an act of stewardship, a way to honour God through action, and a reflection of love and respect for neighbours and the broader community.

As the church closes out its clean-up efforts for the year, leaders expressed deep gratitude to every volunteer, partner, and supporter who made the campaign possible.

The volunteers love cleaning up the streets. Photo: Submitted.

“Together, we are building a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant community one clean-up at a time,” added Thato.

Plans are already in motion for next year’s outreach efforts, as the church continues to inspire positive change through service, faith, and community engagement.

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Neliswa Sibiya

Neliswa Sibiya is an intern journalist at the Krugersdorp News/Roodepoort Record, where she covers local news, community events, and human interest stories. She aims to bring the voices and issues of the community to the forefront. She is currently pursuing a Diploma in Journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology; this is her third year.

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