SASOLBURG – Spurred by a rise in house burglaries and robberies along local green belts (groenstroke), proactive residents are stepping up to reclaim and restore their town.

In a few short weeks, a dedicated grassroots group led by 32-year-old Jaco Lessing (JP) has made a tangible impact on local safety and infrastructure.

Having lived in Sasolburg for more than 23 years, he is hopeful that these community-led initiatives can pull the town back from the brink of ruin.

The group’s efforts go beyond landscaping. Volunteers have repaired broken streetlights to illuminate high-risk zones and fixed hazardous potholes along Billingham and Felix Stowe Streets.

Road repainting is also scheduled to enhance visibility and traffic safety.

“The potholes we fix and the green belts we clear benefit both our residents and local businesses,” says Lessing.

“The community is ready to do the heavy lifting, but to keep this momentum going, we need the business sector to stand with us.”

The group’s immediate goal is to establish long-term partnerships with Sasolburg’s business community.

Local companies are invited to support the initiative through monthly sponsorships.

In return, the team will erect official sponsorship signage across maintained green belts, offering high-visibility recognition to contributing businesses.

“With backing from local business owners, we can turn Sasolburg into a safer, cleaner, and more prosperous town for everyone,” Lessing adds.

How to get involved

If you are a business owner willing to assist with a monthly donation, or a community member who wants to support the Kopano Community Network, you can contact JP directly on 067 327 3080 to help make this initiative a lasting success.