Who and what is AfriForum?

AfriForum is an Afrikaans civil rights organisation that protects the rights of minority groups at national as well as provincial level, and anyone who can identify with AfriForum’s principles and objectives may join the organisation. AfriForum’s community plan focuses on mobilising communities to thus take control of their own streets and neighbourhoods again. AfriForum ensures that your constitutional and civil rights are recognised and protected at national level.

Wie en wat is AfriForum?

AfriForum is ’n Afrikaanse burgerregteorganisasie wat die regte van minderheidsgroepe op sowel nasionale as provinsiale vlak beskerm, en enigiemand wat met AfriForum se beginsels en doelstellings kan identifiseer, mag by die organisasie aansluit. AfriForum se gemeenskapsplan fokus daarop om gemeenskappe te mobiliseer om só weer beheer terug te neem oor hul eie strate en woonbuurtes. AfriForum verseker dat jou grondwetlike én burgerregte op nasionale vlak erken en beskerm word.

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AfriForum branch upgrades Alberton’s streets

ByAfriForum 31/10/202431/10/2024

AfriForum’s Alberton branch made a real difference in the Brackenhurst area the past weekend by filling potholes and repainting road signs. The team filled potholes in Mispel Street and repainted a stop sign on the road. A total of 18 potholes were filled with 460 kg of tar, while 21 litres of paint and 130 meters of masking tape were used to repaint the road signs.

AfriForum Youth also repainted a fire hydrant, which makes it more visible in emergencies. While the team was preparing to repaint speed bumps, bad weather brought the paint job to an end. However, the branch does not stop here and intends to repaint at least one speed bump every weekend.

“We are proud of every member who gives their time and energy to improve their community. When we stand up as a community and take on the challenges ourselves, we prove that we can be in control of our environment. These do-it-yourself actions send a strong message: We are not waiting for change, we are the change,” says Jurie Ferreira, AfriForum’s District Coordinator for the East Rand.

“The AfriForum project team in Alberton went on a mission to make their community safer and more beautiful. By getting their hands dirty, this dedicated team proved to residents what is possible when we take responsibility ourselves.”

AfriForum’s Alberton branch invites residents to get involved in these actions and make the difference they want to see. Contact the branch on 076 329 8697 or visit www.wordlid.co.za to make a positive impact in your community and be part of the solution.