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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Potholes no longer hindrance for ambulances after Benoni branch repairs 57 of them

ByAfriForum 08/05/202408/05/2024

AfriForum’s Benoni branch has ensured that emergency services can now respond to emergencies without fear of hitting a pothole and putting countless lives at risk. The branch and numerous volunteers repaired a total of 57 potholes in the area this past weekend. These potholes frequently hampered ambulance’s ability to respond to emergencies, often seriously damaging the vehicles.

The branch enlisted the help of D.O.T Towing and Recovery on Saturday (May 4) to regulate traffic while potholes were filled in Fifth Avenue, as well as Beryl, Mercury, Maan, Eybers and Shakespeare Street.

“It was extremely dangerous for motorists and pedestrians to be on these roads. After it came to light that ambulances were frequently damaged due to the potholes, and human lives were therefore put at risk, the Benoni branch had to act immediately,” says Jurie Ferreira, AfriForum’s District Coordinator for the East Rand.

“Apart from the fact that the Ekurhuleni Local Municipality is failing to fulfil its responsibility to the community, it is encouraging to see residents working together to improve their environment. It shows that when communities work together, they can make a significant difference in everyone’s lives,” says Ferreira.

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