The AfriForum branch in Randfontein has – since launching a project on 16 June 2020 to safeguard manholes in the town – equipped a further nine manholes with new covers.
The covers of the manholes have disappeared as a result of theft and the open holes not only present a safety risk, but also cause quite a lot of problems. All kinds of rubbish are being dumped into the open holes, which consequently causes regular obstruction of the town’s pipes.
“Since the project was launched in June, the branch has arranged the construction of more covers to safeguard the manholes. For us as branch it is a huge success to be able to say that there have been no obstructions since June,” says Matiam van Vuuren, Chairperson of AfriForum’s Randfontein branch.
The open holes are also a huge risk for both community members walking past it daily and for children playing near the holes. The heavy concrete blocks were placed on the manholes in Railway, Du Toit and Tier Streets, as well as on the corner of Greenhills Avenue and Lark Street.
“AfriForum is encouraging the community to become involved to create a safe future for all of us. Projects such as these are the building blocks of self-management and a sustainable future,” says Dewet Ungerer, AfriForum’s District Coordinator for the West Rand.
Become involved with AfriForum today: SMS “Randfontein” to 45342 (R1) and become part of the difference.