Expiry: 
Monday, October 31, 2016 - 00:00
 

Please sign a petition (click here) to help to convince the Mogale City Council that they should not allow development to destroy the very ridges that create the sense of place and allow wildlife to survive in urban areas. .... visit and like our facebook page for full details (click here)

These ridge areas are listed as a Critically Endangered Ecosystem, much of the area is listed as "Irreplaceable site" by Gauteng Provincial Nature Conservation Dept. The Krugersdorp portion is home to a rare orchid which represents the last known population of the species on earth. In addition to the above the world renowned breeding pair of Black Eagles resident in the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, use these ridge areas for hunting and raising their young.

2016 Update

The PCA did submit the 5000 signature petition as part of the PCA's objection to the proposed development. The GDARD HOD initially gave a negative RoD for development effectively stopping development due to the sensitivity of the area. 

However the MEC still approved the application on appeal. The PCA has now applied to the High court to have the MEC's decision set aside.

In the meantime the petition will continue to collect more signatures, as its a great tool for creating awareness. It may prove itself useful again in the future to convince the Mogale City municipality, that the community want the area protected as part of a green corridor through the city.

 
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Monday, August 15, 2016 - 12:09
 
 

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