Cleanups & Community Projects

Hennops River - Ready to Raise Awareness!

Thanks to Impact Adventures Afrika (Rene & Hermi) for allowing us to make use of their Kayaks on the Hennops River Hike. After the Kayaks were pumped up and our supplies packed, we set out on the Hennops River. A great deal of pollution is visible on every part of the Hennops River and can be seen from the riverbanks. We noticed that people are currently pumping water from the polluted Hennops River and using that to grow crops.

We paddled on average around 12km per day and had a ton of fun on the natural rapids that form on the Hennops River. We hope to one day restore the polluted and neglected state of the Hennops River to allow future generations the pleasure of experiencing this wonderful natural resource.

Hennops River - Poly Island

Have you ever heard of a polystirene & plastic island? That is exactly what has formed on the Hennops River, this island is floating on the river and contains mostly polystirene and plastic bottles.

This is a shocking sight and can only be described as devastating to the natural environment of the Hennops River. We plan to clean this up and involve the community, only together will we be able to save the Hennops River.

Hennops River - Merging 6-Mile Rivulet

Here you can see how the clear water from the 6-mile Rivulet mixes in with the polluted water of the Hennops River. The difference is so striking and apparent, remember it only takes a little dirty water to contaminate an entire area of a river, as seen here.

Solid waste is also visible and can be seen in various plastic forms. Where there used to be plenty crab nests and fish movement in the water, there now only lies a silent, smelly & polluted river.

Hennops River - Storm Drain Pollution & Waste

This is what it looks like when there is no infrastructure and effort made to conserve the Hennops River, this is causing a drop in the surrounding property value and causes a awful stench that cannot be ignored.

The good news is that most of this mess is recyclable and with enough hands, we can have this sparkling clean so we can be proud of the Hennops River again.

Hennops River - Beauty & the Beast

In this case the Hennops River is depicted as the Beast, with it's murky, waste filled water, while nature is showing what it could have in store for us if we work together to conserve our environment. Places like this could be ideal for a family picnic, will you become a part of the solution to Save the Hennops River?

Hennops River - Prince Charming

It is noticable that the animal life is moving away from the Hennops River, we found this chap ( His name became Prince Charming) on the walk path and he did not seem to want to climb back into the water of the Hennops River again.

If we want to save Prince Charming and others like him from certain death, we need to start making some serious changes in how we are conserving the Hennops River.

Hennops River - Friendly Horses

Here, Rene (from Impact Aventures Afrika) can be seen standing with two of the friendly campers we encountered along the dirty Hennops River. We realised that they also drank from the dirty Hennops River as this was the only water source available in the area.

It is unthinkable to imagine any living being drinking from the polluted Hennops River and being better off because of it, this is truly a sad reality. The lush vegetation and local animal life will eventually die off if nothing is done to prevent further damage to the Hennops River eco-system.

Hennops River - Pollution & Litter

Dumping is a sad reality for parts of the Hennops River in Centurion. If we recycle our waste, we won't have to dump our garbage in the Hennops River.

We offer these cleanup services as well as cleanups that tackle these problems directly by involving the community. You can also be a part of the solution, contact us to find out more.

Hennops River - Waste Wall

As waste is being dumped into the Hennops River upstream, it makes it way down and latches onto anything in its path. This worsens an already bleak picture of the Hennops River. The good news is that most of the waste here can be recycled. Become part of the change and find out how you can contribute by contacting us today.