Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla says the high-impact service delivery operation conducted along Leeuwkop Road on May 20 was a success.

Multiple city departments worked together to tackle law enforcement, illegal dumping, road maintenance, and general clean-up issues.

The operation, which took place between Naivasha Road and Rivonia Road, brought together JMPD, Region 8 citizen relationship and urban management (Crum), Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), Johannesburg Water, Pikitup, and the community work programme (CWP).

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According to Fihla, JMPD officers issued 20 administrative adjudication of road traffic offences (AARTO) fines to motorists for various infringements during the operation. Officers also confiscated and removed three illegal banners and posters, while one fine was issued for illegal dumping.

The large-scale clean-up and maintenance drive was requested by Ward 93 councillor Vino Reddy, in response to growing concerns over litter, potholes, broken signage, sewage spills, and informal structures along the busy stretch near Sunninghill Square and Builders Warehouse.

On the day of the operation, cleaning teams and volunteers swept pavements, cleared weeds, and collected litter, while JMPD officers inspected vehicles and dismantled illegal structures.

JRA teams also repaired two traffic signals and replaced damaged road signage along Leeuwkop Road, with further inspections expected toward the Simba area. Road repair teams are expected to address potholes, while Johannesburg Water is set to attend to an overflowing sewage leak reported by residents and commuters.

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Reddy said the initiative aimed to restore dignity to one of the suburb’s busiest activity hubs. “In this area, we’ve got lots of taxis, traders, and the area has become fairly run-down and dirty. We arranged for our high-impact service delivery concept to come through to this area to clean up today.”

He added that the co-ordinated turnout demonstrated what multiple city entities could achieve when working together.“The team has just come through, and a lot of work has been accomplished. I hope this can be sustained.”

Reddy also thanked Region 8 Crum, JMPD, JRA, Johannesburg Water, and volunteers involved in the operation.“Without you, we cannot actually make this area beautiful.”

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