Community leads charge to protect local springs

THULAMELA Makhado Adopt-a-River chairperson Pfarelo Ramugondo says the community-based organisation works voluntarily to conserve water resources and protect it from pollutants such as litter, nappies and other solid waste.

- MASEO NETHANANI

Noloyiso Mbiza (scientist at the Department of Water and Sanitation) and Pfarelo Ramugondo (Thulamela Makhado Adopt-a-River chairperson) with the women responsible for cleaning the river and springs at Matangari village.

Ramugondo was speaking during a water quality monitoring visit at Matangari village on Friday. She said the forum focuses on rehabilitating springs within its jurisdiction, conserving wetlands and implementing waste minimisation strategies. These include establishing waste collection stands, running awareness campaigns and mobilising local residents.