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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Benoni boasts 75 fewer potholes thanks to AfriForum

ByAfriForum 20/05/202420/05/2024

AfriForum’s Benoni branch has ensured that the Benoni community can now use some of their roads safely without the fear of ending up in a pothole and thus endangering many lives. In an impressive display of community spirit and perseverance, the branch together with numerous volunteers braved the cold and darkness last week to fill a total of 75 potholes. These potholes not only hampered the ability of ambulances and emergency services to respond quickly to emergencies, but also often seriously damaged motorists’ vehicles.

On Wednesday evening (15 May), potholes were filled in Benoni Street, O’Reilly Merry Street, Ensign Avenue and Wellington Street.

This project is part of an annual initiative undertaken by AfriForum’s Benoni branch. Although the branch tackles the problem with potholes throughout the year, the repair work is accelerated during the winter months because the potholes usually last longer if they are filled outside of the rainy season. In winter there is also less grass to cut, which therefore gives the branch the opportunity to pay more attention to the roads. This intensified focus ensures that the roads are maintained and that motorists are safe on the road, which shows AfriForum’s unwavering commitment to service delivery and community safety.

“This dedication to the community’s safety is inspiring and proof of what can be achieved when people work together for a common goal,” says Jurie Ferreira, AfriForum’s District Coordinator for the East Rand.

“We as residents cannot afford for our town to deteriorate further and be destroyed. Now is the time to get involved and stand up against poor service delivery,” concludes Ferreira.

This project illustrates the impact of community-driven projects and highlights the importance of community involvement in meeting challenges. AfriForum’s Benoni branch encourages residents to take ownership of their environment. Visit www.wordlid.co.za to get involved with AfriForum.