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.

Environmental affairs Media statements | Media statements

AfriForum’s Edenvale branch contributes to a greener future

By 15/10/201903/11/2020

The AfriForum branch in Edenvale on 14 October 2019 planted six trees at Hurlyvale Primary School after they earlier in September also planted three trees at M.W. de Wet Primary School as part of the civil rights organisation’s annual arbour month project.

According to Peter Kingsley, Chairperson of AfriForum’s Edenvale branch, the organisation planted more than 2 500 trees countrywide this year.

“By planting indigenous trees we are not only preserving our environment and making it a more beautiful place to live in, but we are also showing that we have hope for the future. Trees are much more than simply an important part of the ecosystem or an essential natural resource – trees are symbolic of life,” says Kingsley

AfriForum annually focuses on both a tree species that occurs commonly and a scarce tree species. The common tree for 2019 is the marula (Sclerocarya birrea), while the scarce tree is the apple leaf (Philenoptera violacea). AfriForum encourages its members to plant indigenous trees that thrive in their environments.

“Arbour month offers the perfect opportunity to make a lasting difference in our communities. However, trees are in need of continuous care to prosper to the benefit of everyone and Hurlyvale Primary School undertakes to supply this care. It is symbolic of the fact that we are here to stay and have hope for the future,” concludes Kingsley.

The branch encourages the community to become involved with the project and subsequently become part of a greener future.

Send an email to marie.naude@afriforum.co.za to become involved with your local AfriForum branch’s environmental affairs portfolio.