Keeping Tshwane clean
In an effort to protect the environment the campaign saw a group of 65 youth volunteers along with Tshwane mayor Randall Williams participate.
More than 300 bags of rubbish were filled up in a clean-up that took place in Menlyn at the weekend.
Tshwane metro working in partnership with the World Mission Society Church of God took the Tswelopele clean-up campaign to Corobay Avenue.
In an effort to protect the environment the campaign saw a group of 65 youth volunteers along with Tshwane mayor Randall Williams participate.
“Menlyn is an important economic zone in Tshwane as it is host to various businesses, that provide opportunities to our residents,” he said.
“However, despite the prosperity of the area, it is also home to neglected green open spaces.”
Williams said the campaign focused on removing debris and litter with the aim of drawing attention to the importance of preserving green open areas throughout the metro.
Alongside cleaning up living spaces, he said one of the goals of the Tswelopele clean-up campaign was to inspire communities and businesses to take charge of the natural environment.
“I was particularly pleased to see young people this weekend, leading the clean-up activities,” he said.
“The group forms part of the World Mission Society Church of God network of youth volunteers. The church, together with the young volunteers from the ASEZ University Student Volunteer Group, often run clean-up campaigns of their own in various parts of the city.
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“I’d like to send my gratitude to the church and Pastor Noah.”
Williams said the weekend clean-up was also supported by Cintocare hospital and the company Abman who both provided PPE and refreshments to volunteers.
“I’d also like to acknowledge Menlyn CID, SAPS and TMPD for ensuring the safety of our young volunteers as they cleaned up Corobay Avenue.
“I am very pleased to see our Tswelopele clean-up campaign continuing to gain momentum as we promote building a clean city.”
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