A Voice for Water
ARMOUR was formed in 2015 further to a group of concerned citizens taking action to address a major sewage spill into the Jukskei River in Johannesburg.
Determined to find out what had happened, who was responsible for the incident and how could it be resolved, a core team of volunteers was mandated to form a working group with representatives from Johannesburg Water, the City of Joburg and the Department of Water & Sanitation.
With positive results 'The Voice for Water' was subsequently 'heard' and an ongoing relationship was established as platform between civil society and those responsible for managing OUR water.
Over time a 'network of networks' has been developed which welcomes those who align with a shared vision for clean & safe waterways. Constructively challenging and co-operating with parties accountable for incidents the following approach underpins the team's success:
'Catchment to Catchment'
Action taking place
'it's not about picking up other peoples litter, fixing leaks, stopping sewage or illegal activities,
it's about awareness, knowledge transfer, subsequent behavioural change & the impact of being part of a sustainable solution'
Clean up of the Klein Jukskei with Jozi Clean.
Friends of Sandspruit clean up.
Clean up of the Klein Jukskei with Jozi Clean.
3 Rivers Clean up across 3 regions together.
UN World River Day 'Valuing Water'
'CleanARiver' Campaign
Make a pledge to assist or
Join in in your catchment with Rotary & Lions
@The Sandspruit with Bubele Africa
@Sandspruit Bramley North with Rotary
@Sandspruit Ernst Ullman Park with FOS
@The Hennops with Hennops Revival
@Boksburg Lake with Rotary
@Crocodile Headwaters with Wilro Lions Club
@Braamfontein Spruit with Spruit Spritz
@Diepsloot Wetland with Tlou Football Club
Khensani Day, Eco Brick School, Painting
Street & River #CleanaRiver Event.
Contact us to assist or Make a Pledge
Diepsloot here we come!
The Start of the Diepsloot Water Warriors & The Cetric Foundation
Spruit Day Events across Braamfontein, Sandspruit and Klein Jukskei Rivers.
The Monthly 'Spruit Spritz' with Chantal Nativel .
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Meet Our Team
Chairman
Forever Remembered & Honorary Life Member
Tribute for our founding member, the late Willem Hazewindus
(24 May 1939 - 8 January 2021)
A gentleman, a professional to his fingertips and a friend who is deeply missed. Willem Hazewindus, formerly a director of Tongaat-Hulett and chair of the Northern Region of Wessa, passed away on 8 January 2021. Willem was one of four people who formed ARMOUR in November 2015. He immediately committed himself, energy and soul, to the mighty endeavor to get a new river ethos in place, one where public and private sectors collaborate in the work to return our rivers to healthy, living streams. His advice, his work behind the scenes, and upfront when needed (as with the beginning of a campaign to force manufacturers of absorbent hygiene products to take some responsibility for the disposal of their products), was highly valued by the whole ARMOUR Committee. His care for the Committee, and where ARMOUR should be going, was always a stimulus. That was where his professionalism shone through. And the warmth and sparkle of his friendship - that was always there. We all miss him, but his spirit lives on in the work he started with ARMOUR. And it will continue!
Communications
Incidents &
Sustainable Impact
Environmental Policy
Project Management
River Reserves
Scientific Analysis & Edenvale Riverwatch
Applied Research
Our Impact
