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Anti-windscreen washer campaign gains momentum

Over the last few months there have been increasing complaints from motorists about windscreen washers gathering at the Van Riebeeck Avenue intersections with Stoneridge Drive and Modderfontein Road.

Edenvale and Greenstone residents took to the streets on Saturday, October 28 to show their displeasure over windscreen washers at intersections.

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Campaign organiser Leon de Bruin makes sure the message gets through to passing motorists.

Over the last few months there have been increasing complaints from motorists about windscreen washers gathering at the Van Riebeeck Avenue intersections with Stoneridge Drive and Modderfontein Road.

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The protesting residents were joined by children from Don Mattera, who took the opportunity to voice their concerns over drug abuse, rape and human trafficking.

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Members of the Edenvale SAPS Youth Desk were also on hand to show their support for the campaign.

Organiser Leon de Bruin told the NEWS that he also plans to hold a protest at the Bruma intersection in the future.

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Edenvale SAPS Youth Desk member Danute Gawel in action during the campaign.
Children from Don Mattera took the opportunity to speak out against drug abuse and rape.
Greenstone resident Andrea Roberts chats to a motorist during the campaign.
Residents Andrea Roberts and Leigh Haaroff flanked by Nightguard members Zaine Eblen and Wiehan Halgyrn.
Social crime prevention head, Sergeant Jacob Mashile, in action during the event.
Greenstone resident Andrea Roberts was among those campaigning at the Van Riebeeck Avenue intersection with Modderfontein Road.

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