The Durban Metro, together with Area-Based Management and Durban Solid Waste, has recently taken its clean-up operations to North Beach, CBD, Westridge, Albert Park, South Region, and more. This includes the hot topic of Che Guevara Road (Moore Road), where the homeless and suspected drug addicts had occupied at least two lanes of the M4, and were removed, only to return later.

“Operations of this nature will continue to address environmental and public safety concerns,” said Durban Metro spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu.

Following the “successful” city-wide clean-up operations, scores of residents voiced their displeasure via social media. The area of concern remains the notorious Che Guevara Road.

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They suggest that the homeless and “drug addicts” be moved and securely housed in the vacant area next to Victoria Mxenge Hospital.
“Start on Moore Road and remove the paras that live there. And then we will see you are really cleaning up,” one comment said.

“The purpose of these operations is to restore order, improve cleanliness, and ensure that public spaces such as beaches, parks, and streets remain safe and accessible to all residents, businesses, and visitors,” Zungu said.

He rebutted a recent media narrative that they are “fighting a losing battle when it comes to vagrants taking over the city”. “This statement is a misquote and does not reflect the ongoing work being done. Metro Police, together with other municipal departments, continue to work firmly and consistently to address these challenges and maintain a safe and clean city,” he said.

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