Our Ward Matters cleans, cares and connects
Rustenburg – From clearing riverside grass to delivering Christmas presents, Our Ward Matters (OWM) once again showed that real community transformation comes from teamwork, consistency, and heart. Even with rain slowing them down, the volunteers — led by André van Dyk and Cllr Tanya Rothman, with support from the EPWP team — spent the week bringing visible change to Wards 16 and 17. Every week, OWM proves one thing: when people care, hope becomes visible.
Spreading Christmas Joy | The OWM Cares team had the privilege of delivering Christmas gifts to Emmanuel Sorg NPC, bringing early festive cheer to children and caregivers. Along with the presents, residents donated clothing, stationery, and household essentials — a reminder of what Rustenburg’s kindness can achieve. The handover was done by Ilse du Preez, Jonas Mokhini, and André van Dyk, alongside Cllr Tanya Rothman.
Rivers Area Clean-Up Update | Over two busy days, Cllr Tanya Rothman led and supervised a large-scale clean-up across the Rivers area with the OWM team:
- Grass cut and removed along Krokodilrivier, from House 89 to Rockridge View and Little Margate.
- Skip arranged through RLM Waste Dept and fully loaded.
- Cutting continued behind homes into Palalarivier.
- One team member worked in Usuturivier.
- Others cleared the open veld and moved to Watervalrivier, where they debushed, cut grass, and cleaned storm drains.
OWM is appealing to residents: Please consider donating towards petrol, tools, brushcutter line, oil, extra wages, and the replacement of two worn-out brushcutters. Every contribution helps keep our wards safer, cleaner, and beautiful.
Donation Drive | The spirit of giving continued as Ronel Peyper and Ilse du Preez delivered books, clothing, and household items to:
- Senior Lifestyle Centre
- Huis Sering Old Age Home (Kock Street)
- Ons Winkel Rustenburg – books and clothing
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.
Mian photo: Rivers Area Clean-Up – The OWM team hard at work clearing riverside pathways to keep Wards 16 and 17 clean and safe.
