In the half hour that Kristin Kallesen stood on the degraded Diepsloot wetland last week, she witnessed three trucks illegally dumping building rubble from a nearby construction site onto the wetland, choked with debris and garbage. “It’s shocking, isn’t it,” remarked Kallesen, the chairperson of the Greater Kyalami Conservancy (Gecko), pointing to the wetland, virtually […]
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Petition Box One
We are under threat!
There is a proposed construction of a major road (K56) through Glenferness. This has the potential to destroy the equestrian industry & the rural lifestyle in this area. This road negatively impacts important wetlands, endangered grassland and vital biodiversity. Help by signing the petition and sharing this link on Facebook. SIGN THE PETITION
Petition Box Two
Do you own or ride horses? Your input is vital!
We want to be proactive in protecting the integrity of the GEKCO Conservancy– the open space, equestrian industry, and rural character. We need to know what a horse needs to stay safe, thrive and live here. If you know horses you can help by filling in the HORSES' NEEDS FORM.
Petition Box Three
Your equestrian business is under threat!
If you employ horse grooms or erect stables, paddock fencing, arenas, own a riding school or saddlery shop, are a riding instructor, vet, own a veterinary surgery or are a feed merchant you WILL be directly affected by the development issues in our area. Send us an IMPACT STATEMENT now!
Petition Box Four
No to large Music Events at Riversands / Diepsloot Skills Hub
The Diepsloot Skills Hub was built with public funds to provide skills upliftment for Diepsloot Residents. Now it is being promoted as a music venue for commercial gain. At no time was this discussed during the public participation with Diepsloot and Kyalami." SIGN THE PETITION