Let’s Change Ba-Phalaborwa
Let’s Change Ba-Phalaborwa
As a registered NPC and recognised stakeholder in town, we protect, promote, advocate, and advance the best interests of the Ba-Phalaborwa community in respect of municipal service delivery, governance, and development by addressing the collapsing state of our municipal infrastructure, failures in sustainable service delivery, and deficiencies in the governance of the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality (and other organs of government) insofar as they affect the local government affairs of the Phalaborwa community.
For those who have not yet joined a WhatsApp extension group, we encourage you to do so, to stand together, united so that our collective voices are heard to bring the change we deserve to return our town to the beautiful town it once was. When we stand together as one, Ba-Phalaborwa can and will change for us all.
Let’s Change Ba-Phalaborwa is dedicated to protecting, promoting, advocating for, and advancing the best interests of the Ba-Phalaborwa community. Our mission is to enhance municipal service delivery, governance, and development in collaboration with the community, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
Our vision is to create a thriving Ba-Phalaborwa community where residents enjoy excellent municipal services, transparent governance, and sustainable development opportunities. We aspire to be the driving force behind positive change, empowering individuals and fostering a sense of unity, pride, and progress in our community.
We prioritize the needs, aspirations, and well-being of the Ba-Phalaborwa community in all our endeavours. Our decisions and actions are guided by what is best for the community as a whole.
We believe in the power of collective effort and actively involve community members in decision-making processes. We foster partnerships with stakeholders, including local authorities, businesses, and civil society organizations, to create a united front for community development.
We uphold the principles of accountability and transparency in our operations. We ensure that resources are utilized responsibly, and we provide regular and accurate information to the community regarding our activities, achievements, and challenges.
We adhere to the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behaviour. We operate with fairness, respect, and professionalism, maintaining the trust and confidence of the Ba-Phalaborwa community.
We are committed to empowering individuals and promoting inclusivity within the Ba-Phalaborwa community. We strive to create equal opportunities for all residents to actively participate in decision-making processes and benefit from our initiatives.
We recognize the importance of sustainable development and environmental conservation. We advocate for responsible resource management and implement initiatives that preserve and protect the natural heritage of Ba-Phalaborwa for future generations.
Rachel Longster
Rachel was born in Middlesbrough, England and emigrated to SA in 1981 with her parents. She completed high school in Sasolburg before starting a career in the hotel industry.
Ten years later, following a move to Johannesburg, and in need of a change, Rachel moved into IT sales and later into marketing. She has worked with well-known international IT companies, launching multiple brands across Africa, and travelling extensively. For the last 5 years Rachel has been developing and marketing IT career development programmes. She & her husband, Owen, moved to Phalaborwa in March 2019.
Trevor van Rooyen
Trevor was born in Johannesburg and grew up on the Zambian copper belt, moving back to SA in 1967 to complete his schooling and National Service. He later started a career with Everite that eventually spanned 39 years and various positions up to Procurement Specialist (International Sourcing). As a Qualified ISO 9000 Auditor, he has participated in resolving fraud and illegal activities while managing the outsourced security portfolio.
Despite retiring and moving to Phalaborwa 5 years ago, he still consults to Everite and continues to manage International Sourcing.
Kim was born in Johannesburg & grew up in KZN. She joined FNB Westville in 1995 and worked her way up the ranks for 23 years: from Collations Clerk to Information Security Services. She relocated to Gauteng to FNB Home Loans in Johannesburg CBD where she received a 100% audit for staff systems access as well as rolling out a Digitag project and implementing the new Staff Access Request System. Her forte is clearly Project Administration.
Following early retirement, Kim relocated to Phalaborwa in 2017.
Kim Duverge
A veteran of local, provincial, and national politics, Rodger has a deep and far-reaching knowledge of the Acts that govern municipal structures. He also brings an understanding of the constitutional rights of citizens to the table – literally our “secret weapon”.
Rodger’s wife Deidre also has deep-rooted connections at both provincial and national levels, together they are an indomitable force, and LCBP is exceedingly grateful that Rodger is now officially on board.
Rodger Ferguson
Danie has lived in Phalaborwa for 26 years. You all know him as the owner of Danie’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning business in town.
“I wanted to try to bring change to our community to provide a better quality of life to all within this Town but could not do it alone. I am very proud to be one of the founding members of the LCBP Committee and the current LCBP Municipal Issues WhatsApp Extension groups. I am also very proud of the work and research LCBP is doing. We will not go away folks!!”
Danie Buys