With this in mind, Emilia Duarte-Potgieter, with the help of Brenda Els, began the Primrose CPF Flowers in October 2016, with the full support of the Primrose CPF.<\/p>\n \u201cFor years, residents have complained about the state of affairs in the area and now we are taking a stand and doing something about it,\u201d Emilia said.<\/p> The Flowers is a group of residents who meet each night at various intersections on Beaconsfield Avenue, a known hot spot for prostitutes, and socialise.<\/p>\n This may seem strange, but Emilia explained the reasoning behind it.<\/p>\n \u201cThe initiative was first started by Andrew Boyley, and saw residents meeting at various intersections and just chatting and socialising.<\/p>\n \u201cUsually the groups would target corners across from known prostitutes, making them feel uncomfortable, as well as making it hard for them to pick up clients.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Primrose CPF Flowers was born from this idea with the purpose of covering more of the area and more sectors\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n Members ensure that they do not confront the prostitutes, pimps or clients; they are simply in the area in the hope that their presence will make it difficult for them to conduct their business.<\/p>\n The Flowers alternate their patterns, meeting points and times as much as possible so that the women and their pimps cannot pick up trends and the project continues to work.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have seen a positive response from the community and good results in Beaconsfield Avenue.<\/p>\n \u201cWe believe that drugs and prostitution do go hand in hand and hope that we will be able to make a difference in the community and snuff out both problems,\u201d Emilia said.<\/p>\n The group are supported by the local authorities as well as other organisations, one of which is local security company Top Security, whose employees volunteer to help with the project.<\/p>\n Tania Rabie, security advisor at the company, said: \u201cWe loved the project and the fact that the community was coming together to take a stand.<\/p>\n \u201cThe area feels safer and we love to see the difference the group has made, and hope to continue to support the cause for as long as we can.\u201d<\/p>\n The company\u2019s officers will assist with patrols in the area at least once a week, assisting the Flowers with extra security.<\/p>\n AJESU Ministries, based in Violet Street, has also met with the Flowers recently.<\/p>\n It is hoped that this meeting will lead to a new chapter in the project.<\/p>\n As a ministry, they have been marching through the streets of Primrose, each Thursday, dressed in red and shouting \u201cPrimrose Jesus Christ\u201d.<\/p>\n Laurelle Stopforth, an evangelist at the ministry, explained why they have been doing this: \u201cWe grew concerned for the youth and community of Primrose and believe that everyone needs faith.<\/p>\n \u201cWe decided to march to create awareness for what is happening in the area and bring the community together.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want the community to know that God is in the area, and we are just amazed at how he works behind the scenes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n As for the future of the CPF Flowers, Emilia plans to continue their efforts until they are no longer needed.<\/p>\n Other articles you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/02\/07GCNGENERALFLOW_10022-520x390.jpg\")
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