Hennops Revival and its partners removed 175 bags of rubbish from wetlands flowing into the Weetmanspruit
Centurion, South Africa (16 September 2026) – A Hennops River cleanup has removed almost two tonnes of rubbish from local wetlands, giving the area a much-needed fresh start.
Hennops Revival, a non-profit organisation focused on restoring the Hennops River and surrounding areas, recently joined forces with its friends from Karchar for a cleanup of wetlands that flow into the Weetmanspruit.
The team managed to remove 175 bags of rubbish from the area, weighing close to two tonnes in total.
Among those involved were Warren and Audrey from Woodlands College, who joined the effort as part of the community coming together to tackle pollution in the area.
For Hennops Revival, the work forms part of a much bigger effort to restore the health of the Hennops River and the spaces connected to it.
The organisation has been working to revive the river and its surrounding environment, while also expanding its reach since November 2023 through its sister NPO, Deep Water Movement.
Cleanups such as this one are about more than simply removing rubbish. The wetlands and waterways form part of a connected environment, meaning waste dumped in one area can eventually make its way into rivers and affect the wider ecosystem.
That makes community involvement an important part of the work, with organisations, schools, businesses and individuals all playing a role in keeping these spaces clean.
The latest cleanup is already producing more footage and updates, but the numbers from this particular day tell their own story: 175 bags of rubbish removed and nearly two tonnes kept out of the waterway.
The Hope Dealers: Alex Water Warriors Are Cleaning Up the Jukskei!
Two Rescued Doelings Find a Happy New Friendship at Joburg SPCA
by 
