DA Ward 132 marks Mandela Day with hands-on community clean-up
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Led by Ward councillor Annette Deppe, DA members, activists, and community volunteers spent their 67 minutes of service starting with a street clean-up on Greig Street. Armed with gloves, weed-eaters, paint brushes, and hacksaws, the group dedicated their time to tidying the area and giving the Angel Tots Academy a fresh coat of paint.
'We did some painting, had Johannesburg Roads Agency install stop signs, and had many activists help cut and gather the grass,' said Deppe. 'We chose Angel Tots because they support the DA, and we also wanted to uplift the crèche – to give it a new touch for the children and the residents who rely on it.'
The initiative received support from local businesses, with Spar Vorna Valley donating refuse bags for the clean-up.
'I want to thank all our activists for showing up today,' Deppe added. 'And a special thank you to Spar for supporting us as always in Midrand.'
Among those who joined the initiative were DA Gauteng Provincial Legislature member Michael Sun and regional representative Ria Humans.
Sun emphasised the community-driven spirit of the day. 'I really want to give a great shout-out to Spar in Vorna Valley. We, as the DA, are out here in Vorna Valley, Midrand today on Mandela Day to give back to the community where we are cleaning the streets, fixing pavements, and installing stop-signage to ensure the traffic is safe.'
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