The memory of Krynauw Serdyn, who would have celebrated his 21st birthday on Sunday 19 January, was honoured on Saturday 18 January with a community clean-up of the Lourens River at Goedehoop in Strand. Family, friends, and members of the Strand Neighbourhood Watch and Helderberg Ocean Awareness Movement (Hoam) gathered to remember the young environmentalist who tragically lost his life in 2016 at the age of 12. The annual event, held on the anniversary of Krynauw’s passing, focuses on celebrating his love for nature. Participants collected a significant amount of rubbish from the riverbanks, demonstrating a commitment to preventing pollution and honouring Krynauw’s legacy. Krynauw’s parents, Jessie and Hennie Serdyn (pictured), expressed gratitude for the community’s ongoing support.Photos: Yaseen Gaffar


Jacques Marnewicke, Albert de Bruijn and Conrad Gunter showed their support.

Lucille Kruger and Tanya Malan were all smiles.

Francois Nel and Natasja Nortje lent a helping hand at the clean-up.

Anlie de Bruijn, Chaniti Magson and Elsie Gunter.

Carol Siebert with her daughters Anja and Cara.

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