Yellow bags, BIG impact: Rustenburg’s OWM on the move! 

Rustenburg – From bush cutting to clothing donations, Our Ward Matters (OWM) is proving that teamwork and care make our community a brighter, safer place. Led by André van Dyk and Cllr Tanya Rothman, and supported by their EPWP team, the initiative serves both Ward 17 and Ward 16 (Geelhoutpark).

27 August – Clean-Up Success
Thanks to the RLM Waste Department, a skip was delivered between Springbokpark and Impalapark Complex, arranged by Cllr Rothman. The OWM team filled it with branches and also tackled Tortelduif: cutting grass, removing wild trees, clearing roads, and blowing the streets clean. The clean-up effort removed more than 100 bags of rubbish.

29 August – Our Ward Cares 
Two donated beds found their way to a grateful family in Rivers, where children had been sleeping on the floor. Handover was done by Ilse du Preez.

1–2 September – Drive & Clean-Ups
The OWM team tackled litter and illegal dumping across Ward 17 and Geelhoutpark: Timbati veld, Rivers area, Helen Joseph, Tuscany Garage, Mike’s Kitchen, Waterfall Mall, R24, Azaleapark, Voëltjie Park, and more. The team collected over 120 bags of litter.

WANT TO HELP?
Contact André (076?057?1669), Ilse (078?258?6620), or Ronel (072?854?8965).
Banking details: Our Ward Matters | FNB | Acc: 63038972641 | Branch: 258055 | Ref: OWM

Together, we clean. Together, we care. Together, Our Ward Matters.

Main photo: The hardworking Our Ward Matters team proudly wrapping up the 2 Sept clean-up.