Table of Contents
- Introduction: The Sight of Neglect
- What it Means to be an Active Citizen
- Case Study: The ACSA “Action Over Rhetoric” Approach
- Introducing the “Waste Soldiers” and “Pothole Agents”
- Why We Don’t Wait for Tenders
- Summary: Your Community, Your Power
Article Takeaways
- ACSA is moving from “empty rhetoric” to tangible actions in Sedibeng.
- Active citizenship involves direct local improvement like cleaning public spaces and unblocking sewer lines.
- ACSA plans to institutionalize “Waste Soldiers” and “Pothole Agents” to ensure 24-hour response times in every ward.
Introduction For thirty years, the residents of Sharpeville, Sebokeng, and Evaton have watched their dignity wash away in the overflowing sewage of neglected streets. While political leaders sit in distant offices, the “Active Citizens of South Africa” (ACSA) believe that the power to fix our community lies in our own hands. We are “Fixing What Your Government Broke” by showing that service delivery is not just a promise—it is a mandatory action.
The Meaning of Active Citizenship An active citizen is not just a voter; it is a neighbor who stands up for their community. Whether it is volunteering time for local projects or advocating for issues that matter, ACSA is built on the belief that we are the change agents we have been waiting for. We are a movement of concerned residents united by a desire to serve Sedibeng with integrity and visible results.
Action in Motion: Our Blueprint We have already begun the work. While others talk, ACSA volunteers are on the ground unblocking sewer lines and cleaning parks to restore human dignity. Our “Ten Point Plan” isn’t just a document; it’s a commitment to stop the flowing sewage that dehumanizes our community and exposes our children to health risks.
A Professional Response Our plan for local government involves training young people as “Pothole Agents” in every ward, equipped with a system to respond to road damage within 24 hours. Furthermore, we will introduce “Waste Soldiers” to maintain cleanliness and ensure that our land is never again used as an illegal dumping zone.
Summary ACSA is proof that when citizens stand up, mediocrity falls. We are inviting every resident of the Vaal to join us as a volunteer and help us rebuild a better future for our families.
