NPO sponsors ten new solar lights for safer Bedfordview

Residents Action Group (RAG), an NPO, has sponsored 10 solar lights for their new streetlight project which is aimed at keeping Bedfordview safer.

This follows an announcement by the organisation that it will enhance the safety of the Bedfordview community with this new initiative.

They are targeting key areas, such as electrical substations and crime hotspots.

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Residents are invited to make donations to enable RAG to install more lights in more strategic locations.

RAG chairperson Anjela da Silva explained that the NPO undertook a pilot solar streetlight project in the suburb in 2023 and this was a great success.

“In the pilot project, RAG installed a new solar-powered streetlight on the corner of Van Buuren and Harper roads.

This light was generously sponsored by one of our residents, Chris Birch from MCE Electric.

“Other caring, community-minded residents assisted with the installation,” Da Silva explained.

She emphasised the need for community support for the initiative.

“We are hugely grateful to MCE Electric for their investment in our community’s safety and wellbeing.

“RAG will now donate 10 solar lights for public space illumination and protection. We are also looking for additional donations to bolster our efforts.”

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MCE Electric has additionally pledged to donate an extra light to the suburb for every 20 lights purchased by residents.

To donate visit the organisation’s website at security@bedfordviewrag.co.za for enquiries.

Residents wanting to invest in solar lights to brighten an area in the street outside their property may also contact.

RAG for information on the costs and installation timeframes.

“Together, we can brighten our community and prevent potential criminal threats,” Da Silva stressed.