Proteadal Conservation Association

We live along the Greater Roodekrans Ridge System which is a ridge that runs from Northcliff all the way through to Krugersdorp. The Northcliff area is fully developed and what is left is a few isolated ridges fighting for survival. The section from Clearwater to Kings Kloof is about the last section still standing against developers and it seems a losing battle.

Our little kloof which is the deepest gorge in Gauteng is just a small part of this ridge system and I have joined the Proteadal Conservation Association in their fight to save this ridge system. Yes the fight is bigger than just our kloof and the cutting down of the protea trees because there are 3,000 high density housing proposed to be built on the ridge right slap bang in the middle of a very biological sensitive area. Watch this video below which is part in Afrikaans but luckily has English subtext for people like me who Afrikaans is not their first language. The video is about 2 years old, but the fight is still on. It is worth watching, believe me. Currently the Pinehaven Estate built below this ridge in Mogale City is struggling with sewerage issues which the local government can’t seem to solve.

Watched the video? I know that it is a long video but it is worth it.

So now you see the problem? From the Albertina Sisula orchids and the Black Eagles just to name a few.

Okay so we have the last few Albertina Sisula Orchids left in the world which are listed as Critically Endangered right in the path of the developers and still with the blessing of local government, the developers want to go ahead. Belinda, Tony, and Andrew (shown above), representatives of the Proteadal Conservation Association are doing their best in an attempt to stop the developers and local government but we need your help.

I have been asked numerous times how can I help?

1. Firstly join the Proteadal Conservation Association, it is FREE. Website Facebook
2.  Secondly is to raise awareness of the problem at hand. Share with your friends.
3.  And thirdly speak to your local government representative. Ask if they are aware of this and what are they doing to stop the development going ahead. If they don’t have answers or try to stall, then you need to make it known to them that either they personally do something or your vote is going elsewhere. They are your public representatives. 

This is the voice of our environment.