Common questions.
Who is Kya Sand Burning Wasteland Community Forum NPC? Is it a registered NPO/NPC?
Kya Sand Burning Wasteland Community Forum NPC (reg. 2023/858781/08) is a volunteer-run Non-Profit Company established for a single purpose: to stop the illegal dumping and burning of waste in and around the Kya Sands and Msawawa informal settlements.
The NPC represents families and businesses in Kya Sand and the surrounding areas: Fourways, Chartwell, Broadacres, Northriding, Northgate, Jackal Creek, Honeydew, Cosmo City, the Klein Jukskei River Valley, and everywhere in between.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. SARS has approved the NPC as a Public Benefit Organisation with Section 18A approval (PBO reference 930091814). Donations by individuals and companies are tax-deductible, up to 10% of taxable income a year.
For a Section 18A receipt, email us your full name or company name, your ID or company registration number, your income tax reference number and your contact details.
Why do we need private security?
Enforcing the law is the state's job, but the responsible authorities have not done it for more than a decade. We are in court to make them act, and that takes time.
Our legal team at Deneys and an experienced environmental advocate act for the NPC pro bono. The first case was won, forcing the City to do its own air-quality testing. The second application is in progress.
In the meantime the air is being poisoned. Security holds the line until the court delivers a lasting solution. It is a stop-gap, not the solution.
Does security actually work?
Yes. From November 2025 to February 2026 the community funded a private security team at the sites. Burning dropped by up to 80%. When the funding ran out, the trucks came straight back.
What are we raising for now?
The monthly target is R43,125 for day-guard cover on the dump sites, VAT included. Every rand goes to the guards. No organiser salaries.
When will the security be back on the dumps?
SCP Security left the sites on 10 October 2026. Day-guard cover returns as soon as monthly sponsorships cover the target. The sooner neighbours and companies sponsor, the sooner the trucks are turned away again.
How do I pay by EFT?
Use the FNB details in the Sponsor Clean Air window, with your name or company as the reference, then email proof of payment to kyaburning@gmail.com.
Can I cancel my sponsorship?
Yes. You can cancel at any time.