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Bedfordview NPO collaborates with city to fix recurring Boeing Road West floods
Better Bedfordview, a local community improvement organisation, joined forces with a local attorney and Ekurhuleni officials to unblock a blocked stormwater drain on Boeing Road West, addressing safety risks for motorists and preventing vehicle damage.
Better Bedfordview needs residents’ support
With more than a thousand potholes repaired by Better Bedfordview in 2025, the NPO can achieve even more with more residents supporting it.
Better Bedfordview announces seven winners in Best Pavements Competition
This year, the judges of the Better Bedfordview Best Pavement Competition decided that honouring just one winner was impossible and honoured seven outstanding pavements.
Better Bedfordview urges business unity for cleaner town
Local NPO calls on Bedfordview businesses to help restore and protect the town hall area.
Bedfordview residents tee off to support local cleanup initiative
A sold-out and successful Better Bedfordview Golf Day Fundraiser set to help continue the mission to make Bedfordview better to benefit all.
Jukskei River pollution crisis sparks local action
Faecal bacteria readings in the Jukskei spike millions above safe levels. Heavy metals wash into the riverbed with the seasons. Plastic, rubble and household waste pile up until the first rains release them into the Crocodile River, which eventually lands in the Hartbeespoort Dam. (JAMES OATWAY)
Bedfordview Athletics cancels race, prioritises Biogen 21km
The Jeppe Athletics Spring Day Walk drew over 400 residents, raising funds for Better Bedfordview’s cleanup and community improvement projects.
Community-led project set to rescue polluted Gillooly’s Dam
Better Bedfordview and UJ Peets have finalised a plan to restore Gillooly’s Dam using floating wetlands, aiming to improve water quality, revive biodiversity, and boost recreation for local and downstream communities./span>
Oriel Park in Bedfordview gets spring facelift with restored gum pole fence
Bedfordview’s Oriel Park has received a fresh look this spring, thanks to Better Bedfordview’s community-led initiative to repair and restore its iconic gum pole fence, boosting local pride and park charm.
Women volunteers lead change in Bedfordview and Edenvale communities
Three women aren’t waiting for change, they’re creating it by cleaning streets, fighting crime and restoring pride in their neighbourhoods.
Join the Jeppe Athletics Spring Day Walk in Bedfordview on August 31
Support community clean-up efforts by participating in the Jeppe Athletics Spring Day Walk on August 31, starting at Jeppe Quondam Club in Bedfordview. Entry fees benefit Better Bedfordview’s neighbourhood projects.
Community-led action in spotlight at Better Bedfordview Business Breakfast
The Better Bedfordview Business Breakfast united local stakeholders in a call for active citizenship, with speakers highlighting the power of community-driven efforts in transforming suburbs and holding officials accountable.
Better Bedfordview to host business breakfast with top speakers on June 27
Join fellow residents and local business owners at the Better Bedfordview Business Breakfast on June 27. Hear from visionary speakers, build meaningful connections and be part of positive change in your neighbourhood.
Locals Are ‘Adopting’ in Bedfordview… But it’s Not Puppies They’re Saving, it’s Potholes!
South Africans are no strangers to bumpy rides, but in one Gauteng suburb, locals are steering straight into the problem by adopting a different outlook… and filling it with something powerful: community.
Help Better Bedfordview complete its pothole mission
“We have repaired 95 potholes in Bedfordview since the beginning of February this year,” said Better Bedfordview chairperson Marina Constas.
Residents enjoy movie night under stars by Better Bedfordview
Better Bedfordview hosts fundraiser with movie night on March 14
Better Bedfordview embarks on new and exciting projects
Better Bedfordview hosts golf day to raise funds
Better Bedfordview gets a new bakkie
“We cannot begin to express our gratitude for this incredible donation from Hatfield Motor Group,” said Better Bedfordview chairperson Marina Constas.”
Better Bedfordview needs your support to continue with cause
Better Bedfordview is making a huge difference to the area, but chairperson Marina Constas says that consistent financial support from residents is needed to keep going.
Support Better Bedfordview’s fundraiser for a cleaner neighbourhood
The annual Better Bedfordview golf day will take place on October 11.
All residents and businesses are urged to support the fundraiser for the NPO that is cleaning up, restoring and maintaining Bedfordview.
Join Better Bedfordview’s Movie Night Under the Stars
The NPO urges the community to support the fundraiser to clean and maintain Bedfordview.”
Local businesses shower Better Bedfordview with sweet treats
Two local businesses contributed towards Better Bedfordview’s year-end function.”
NPO takes legal action to save trees on Van Buuren Road
The NPO’s communication officer Wendy Zipp told Bedfordview Edenvale News that they were alerted that trees were being cut down “illegally” on the corner of Kloof and Van Buuren Roads, to make way for a new development.
Saving Trees and Giving Local Park Some Earth Day Love
With Earth Day around the corner, community cleanup non-profit organisation (NPO) Better Bedfordview is proud and delighted to have had the opportunity to save some of the neighbourhood’s famous oak trees and to give a neglected local park some love.”
Better Bedfordview celebrates a huge milestone
The organisation employs 25 previously unemployed people in the organisation’s clean-up team.
Residents invited to Better Bedfordview’s first-year celebration
Residents and local businesses are invited to attend Better Bedfordview’s first-anniversary update and celebration.
Better Bedfordview reveals 2023 winner of Best Pavement Competition
Winners for the best pavement competition were announced with a Florence Avenue pavement coming out tops.”
Better Bedfordview addresses urgent water leak crisis
Better Bedfordview and our community have had enough of the water leaks in our area.”
Update: City responds to the closure of Nicol Road
Residents and local businesses are invited to attend Better Bedfordview’s first-anniversary update and celebration.
R285-million to fix potholes on Ekurhuleni roads
Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Tania Campbell, urged residents to report potholes via the Ekurhuleni service delivery app or the city’s call centre.
Business partners with Better Bedfordview for clean-up
We appeal to businesses to adopt an area and keep it clean, tidy and well-maintained with Better Bedfordview’s support.
Community urged to back Better Bedfordview
Better Bedfordview urges community members to support the initiative by contributing funds and skills.
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Better Bedfordview hits the streets
The Better Bedfordview steering committee, who are all residents and volunteers, recently organised visibility days to showcase the importance of the initiative, and its drive to make Bedfordview better.
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Better Bedfordview’s pilot pothole project launched
Chairperson for the organisation Marina Constas said Better Bedfordview entered into a memorandum of understanding and a service level agreement for the repair of the potholes.
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Another water leak on Van Buuren Road frustrates locals
The potholes cannot be fixed because of the flooding on Van Buuren Road.
Better Bedfordview wants answers about water leaks from CoE
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New era of civic action welcomed for Bedfordview
Civic groups are playing a more important role than ever in maintaining municipalities and making them successful
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