About Mosselbank River Conservation Team
Our
Story
Seeing the toll pollution had taken on the river, local resident Ms. Elizabeth Maans decided enough was enough. In 2016, she rallied a few neighbors and kicked off their own clean-up efforts. Inspired by their dedication, the local developer, tasked with rehabilitating the Mosselbank River Wetlands, reached out to Ms. Maans. They asked her to connect with community leaders and form a volunteer team to get the neighborhood involved in the project. And just like that, the Mosselbank River Conservation Team (MRCT) was born! Starting in 2017 with just five passionate volunteers tackling environmental challenges—especially those impacting the Mosselbank Wetlands—the team has grown tremendously. Today, we’re proud to have 35 registered members, and in 2021, we officially became a registered NPC and NPO.
Our Mission
At Mosselbank River Conservation Team, our mission is to protect wetlands and promote environmental education. We believe that by working together, we can make a difference in preserving the natural beauty of Mosselbank River and its surrounding wetlands. Our volunteers are passionate about conservation and are dedicated to educating the community about the importance of wetlands in our ecosystem. We strive to create a sustainable future for our community and for generations to come.
Leadership
We believe in empowering and encouraging our members and volunteers to take initiative and foster growth.
Diversity
We are committed to recognizing, respecting, and valuing the unique characteristics and experiences that each volunteer brings to the organisation.
Teamwork
We strive to create an environment that encourages open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to our cause.
Respect
We strive to be honest and fair in our dealings and to always put the needs of those we serve first.
Our Directors
The Directors of MRCT are a team of community leaders who are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people and in the environment around them. Our Directors are passionate about creating positive change and have the skills, knowledge and experience to make it happen. The Directors have served as volunteers of the MRCT since 2017.
Danielle Cronje
BSC in Conservation Ecology
Environmental Officer
Environmental activist
Ward 105 Environmental representative
Elizabeth Maans
Greenville Community Leader
Fisantekraal NHW Chair
Lizzy's Soup Kitchen
Lizzy's Happy Care Home
Buseka Jiya
Greenville Community Leader
VULA Community Team leader
Victim Support Volunteer
Christina Galant
Greenville Community Leader
Victim Support Volunteer
NHW Volunteer
Our Commitee
The MRCT Committee for 2026:
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Chairperson - Danielle Cronje
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Vice Chairperson - Elizabeth Maans
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Treasurer - Redevaan Jackson
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Secretary - Victoria Jansen
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Events Coordinator - Maria Harris
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Social Media - Kelly Louw
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River Maintenance Coordinator - Carl Joubert
Our Team Members
Our dedicated MRCT volunteer team member are Elizabeth, Xolelwa, Hilda, Buseka, Sannie, Charmaine, Victoria, Marius, Ragel, John, Christopher, Lennon, Sha-Shalee, Magdalena, Maria, Kelly, Deanno, , Darroneque, Danielle, Ju-ane, Redevaan, Luciano, Jo-Ane, Angeline, Carl, Megdalene, Marie, Marizanne, Roezaan, Wayne, Saulome, Branwill & Tristan
Our Objectives
Rehabilitation & Conservation
See to it that the river and associated wetlands is restored to its natural state and becomes a thriving environment with a range of benefits for the local Greenville and Fisantekraal community.
Environmental Education
To ensure the Greenville Environmental Education Collaborative is enhanced and promoted in the community
through expanding our partnerships with local churches, schools, conservation organisation
etc.
Monitoring & Advocacy
To improve data collection and reporting of same in order to improve decision making.