Pointsettia Park in Somerset West has undergone a massive transformation following the establishment of a committee comprising residents dedicated to ensuring the space is clean, safe and user-friendly for all. In 2020, the park was neglected with vagrants in residence, but today it has become a beacon of community hope, and features a dam, trails and a safe space for all to enjoy. The committee has established relationships with relevant City departments and uses community donations, (up to R200 000 so far), to spearhead ongoing projects to maintain and beautify the park, including building bridges, pathways, benches and bird feeders. The committee members during a recent market day hosted to raise funds are Gerda Pretorius, Johan Cillie, Helouise Heyns, Erna Wetzel, Roburtha Prinsloo, Kim Lord and Steve Prinsloo.Photos: Yaseen Gaffar


Enjoying a family outing were the Erasmus family. Back: Yolandi, Talitha, Gerhard and Kylo, Jasmine, Donovan and Abigail. Front: Hailey and Zoe.

Ankia and Michelle Carmichael enjoyed the day in the sun.

Selling some goods at the market were Shumayaria Riufaro, Linda Augustino and Sihle Mphakamo.

Enjoying the day was Ben de Beer, Guise Laurie, Misty de Beer, Sam de Beer and Geoff Bihl.

Ronel and Herman Kock sold traditional melkkos at the market.

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