The AfriForum branches in the East Rand on 13 March 2018 held a workshop in Kempton Park on participation in the revision process of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) that will take place during March and April.
The branches that participated includes Alberton, Benoni, Kempton Park, Edenvale, Germiston and Springs. This workshop focussed specifically on the participation of the respective branch management teams in the IDP processes, as well as how to compile and refine commentary thereon. Branch management will focus on municipal ordinances, the Municipal Spatial Development Framework (SDF) and the zoning of various open spaces.
“It is of cardinal importance that the public take note of the IDP process and participate in the public meetings that will be held in April 2018. We must have input in the allocation of resources and service delivery, as well as what the Municipality plans for each neighbourhood,” says Marie Naude, AfriForum’s Regional Coordinator for the East Rand.
The public participation meetings for April will take place as follows:
| Area | Date | Time | Venue |
| Alberton | 17 April 2018 | 18:00 | Alberton Civic Hall |
| Benoni | 11 April 2018 | 18:00 | Actonville Hall |
| Boksburg | 12 April 2018 | 18:00 | Boksburg City Hall |
| Brakpan | 19 April 2018 | 18:00 | Brakpan Indoor Centre |
| Edenvale | 17 April 2018 | 18:00 | Edenvale Community Hall |
| Germiston | 18 April 2018 | 18:00 | Dinwiddie Hall |
| Kempton Park | 11 April 2018 | 18:00 | Kempton Park City Hall |
| Nigel | 11 April 2018 | 18:00 | Mackenzieville Hall |
| Springs | 19 April 2018 | 18:00 | Springs Supper Hall |
We encourage residents of the East Rand to take part in these public meetings and become involved with their nearest AfriForum branch. SMS “GOP” to 45342 and add your support to this action. Each SMS costs R1.