FAQ | Kya Sand Burning

FAQ

Who is Kya Sand Burning Wasteland Community Forum NPC? Is it a registered NPO/NPC?

Kya Sand Burning Wasteland Community Forum NPC is a Non-Profit Company (NPC) that was established for a single purpose: to stop the illegal dumping and burning of waste taking place in and around the Kya-Sands and Msawawa informal settlements.

The NPC represents the families and businesses in the Kya Sand and the surrounding areas: Fourways, Chartwell, Broadacres, Northriding, Northgate, Jackal Creek, Honeydew, Cosmo City, Klein Jukskei River Valley and everywhere in between.

We have a legal team consisting of a leading global law firm, Norton Rose Fullbright and an experienced environmental advocate acting for us Pro-Bono (without any cost to us).

Why do we need Private Security?

The responsible authorities are unwilling/unable to do anything about the Kya Sand burning rubbish dumps problem.

If we want the burning to stop anytime soon, we need to implement our own Private Security Solution until the relevant authorities are in a position to take over.

What about going to Court?

We are already engaged in a Court battle against the authorities. We won our first case against the City to force them to do their own air quality testing.

The results of the City's air quality testing will be done by the end of April 2025.

Only after that will the next part of the court battle commence. It may be over 2 years before the authorities are forced to do something as a result of our Court Action.

Do we need 24/7 Security?

As soon as the security stops, the dumping and burning will start again. We need to have permanent security until the authorities are forced to take over the area via a Court Order.

Has Night Guard given us a community rate?

Yes, Night Guard has given us a discounted community rate.

We need to understand that this is not a normal security problem. There are at least 14+ dump sites around the Kya Sand area that need to be secured. Night Guard will be securing ALL of these sites.

We need SERIOUS SECURITY for a SERIOUS PROBLEM!!

When will the Private Security be implemented?

The Private Security Solution will be rolled out as soon as we have raised enpough money from the monthly Subscriptions from our Community Members.

The sooner we can get enough Subscribers, the sooner we will STOP the BURNING.

Where should the trucks go and dump?

The trucks currently dumping in Kya Sand can go and dump at the Pikitup Bryanston Dump or the Pikitup Randburg Depot (as they are supposed to!). These companies are CHOOSING to dump illegally in Kya Sand. They do have other options.

Can I cancel my Subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your Subscription at any time.

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We have a legal team consisting of a leading global law firm, Norton Rose Fullbright and an experienced environmental advocate acting for us Pro-Bono (without any cost to us).

Why do we need Private Security?

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The responsible authorities are unwilling/unable to do anything about the Kya Sand burning rubbish dumps problem.

​

If we want the burning to stop anytime soon, we need to implement our own Private Security Solution until the relevant authorities are in a position to take over.

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What about going to Court?​

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We are already engaged in a Court battle against the authorities. We won our first case against the City to force them to do their own air quality testing.

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The results of the City's air quality testing will be done by the end of April 2025.

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Only after that will the next part of the court battle commence. It may be over 2 years before the authorities are forced to do something as a result of our Court Action.

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Do we need 24/7 Security?

As soon as the security stops, the dumping and burning will start again. We need to have permanent security until the authorities are forced to take over the area via a Court Order.

Has Night Guard given us a community rate?

​

Yes, Night Guard has given us a discounted community rate.

​

We need to understand that this is not a normal security problem. There are at least 14+ dump sites around the Kya Sand area that need to be secured. Night Guard will be securing ALL of these sites.

​

We need SERIOUS SECURITY for a SERIOUS PROBLEM!!

​

When will the Private Security be implemented?

The Private Security Solution will be rolled out as soon as we have raised enpough money from the monthly Subscriptions from our Community Members. The sooner we can get enough Subscribers, the sooner we will STOP the BURNING.

​Where should the trucks go and dump? The trucks currently dumping in Kya Sand can go and dump at the Pikitup Bryanston Dump or the Pikitup Randburg Depot (as they are supposed to!). These companies are CHOOSING to dump illegally in Kya Sand. They do have other options.

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Can I cancel my Subscription? Yes, you can cancel your Subscription at any time.

What about going to Court?

The Private Security Solution will be rolled out as soon as we have raised enpough money from the monthly Subscriptions from our Community Members.

The sooner we can get enough Subscribers, the sooner we will STOP the BURNING.

Where should the trucks go and dump?

The trucks currently dumping in Kya Sand can go and dump at the Pikitup Bryanston Dump or the Pikitup Randburg Depot (as they are supposed to!). These companies are CHOOSING to dump illegally in Kya Sand. They do have other options.

Can I cancel my Subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your Subscription at any time.