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 urges transparent water security measures during Lesotho Highlands Water Project’s scheduled tunnel maintenance

ByAfriForum 07/03/202407/03/2024

AfriForum has submitted an inquiry to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) seeking clarification and expressing concerns regarding the upcoming six-month closure of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel. The closure is scheduled from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025 – this maintenance period is crucial for extensive repairs to optimise water supply to various municipalities, particularly in the Free State and Gauteng.

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel serves a pivotal role in supplying water to the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), impacting regions such as the Mafube, Nketoana and Dihlabeng Local Municipalities in the Free State, as well as the entirety of Gauteng. AfriForum acknowledges the necessity of the maintenance work and seeks detailed information on the plans and measures the DWS has in place to ensure water security during the maintenance period.

Given the potential impact on water availability from rivers during the maintenance period, AfriForum emphasises the importance of understanding specific plans and management systems developed by the DWS to guarantee water security in affected areas. “We are keen to learn about any contingency measures in place to address unforeseen challenges that may arise,” says Lambert de Klerk, AfriForum’s manager for Environmental Affairs.

Recognising the significance of community awareness and preparedness, AfriForum requests comprehensive details on the communication strategies the DWS will employ to keep residents informed about the situation. De Klerk highlights the importance of guiding residents in using water sparingly during the shutdown period.

AfriForum acknowledges the complexities involved in managing such projects and appreciates the efforts of the DWS in ensuring water supply during this maintenance period. The organisation emphasises that transparency in providing information will assist in fostering public understanding and cooperation.

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AfriForum Limpopo audits landfill sites

ByAfriForum 07/08/202307/08/2023

The civil rights organisation AfriForum audited 161 landfills nationwide this year as part of their national project to determine the…

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Private Prosecution Unit submits more than 20 service complaints against police in 2020

ByAfriForum 25/08/202003/11/2020

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit submitted more than 20 formal service complaints against the police at certain provincial police commissioners, as…