THE JEWELS IN COMMUNITY

In this 21th century we are faced with many challenges and one such issue is the manner in which we are destroying nature through pollution. I would like to recognise an organisation that provides solutions, through visible change.

Metrorail has been struggling to keep the stations and surrounds clean. Some commuters feel that they can place their waste, not in a waste-bin, but wherever. We were approached by the World Mission Society Church of God to be a helping hand. They dedicated an entire Sunday to not just collect dirt, but cleaned toilets, removed weeds, washed walls and even entertained commutors as the train entered stations.Their singing brought much smiles to many.

The volunteers were young and old, of different cultures. What a picture of the new South Africa and the church this portrayed. I admired their dedication on a day where the sun was beating down on Cape Town with temperatures reaching a high of 36 degrees.  

These people were making a big city smaller with bigger hearts. They found a way to bring change about and made me realise that we have shining stars while it is dark. They are agents of reducing carbon footprints. To know more of what they do contact them on (021) 447-1265 / 072 642 6010 or go to their website  http://english.watv.org
Picture Resource: Keith Edwards