Minister Barbra Creecy of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment donated donated two TLB trucks to the Dawid Kruiper Manucipality.
20 0ctober 2022
This gesture was informed by the appreciation the minister has about the predicament most municipalities find themselves in. These trucks will immensely aid in the cleaning of the town.
This event was preceded by a visit to Ward 14 also known as Khoisan Valley. This community has initiated a park project which is very beautiful. The minister planted Witstinkboom trees which assists with shade. She also donated some gardening implements to further enhance the park. The community calls their park, Vrede Park.
Next, the entourage moved to Ward 14 where the hand over of the trucks was done. The aim of choosing this area was to encourage this community of Ward 7 to emulate the Khoisan Valley by creating their own recreational park.
She pleaded with the community to desist from littering their environment but rather to beautify their area where they can enjoy themselves during the festive seasons.
In conclusion, the minister together with the community went on a cleaning campaign and she beseeched them attempt at all times to keep the area clean. Cleaning and gardening utensils were also donated to the community.