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 26 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.
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.
Our Commitee
The MRCT Committee for 2025:
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Chairperson - Danielle Cronje
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Vice Chairperson - Elizabeth Maans
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Treasurer - Buseka Jiya
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Secretary - Victoria Jansen
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Assistant Secretary - Kelly Louw
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Events - Xolelwa Marenene
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Media - Sha-shalee Croy
Our Team Members
Our dedicated MRCT volunteer team member are Elizabeth, Zolelwa, Hilda, Buseka, Sannie, Charmaine, Victoria, Marius, Ragel, John, Christopher, Lennon, Sha-Shalee, Magdalena, Maria, Kelly, Deanno, Andisiwe, Palesa, Darroneque, Shalavanie, Rosina, Danielle, Ju-ane, Redevaan & Luciano.
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.