Massive clean-up campaign in Mamelodi

Tons of waste had been collected on Saturday in Mamelodi after a massive clean-up campaign organised by residents.

The Mamelodi East and West Clean Street campaign saw thousands of residents from all corners of the township clean sections, streets, corners, and problematic areas.

Kamogelo Kekana from Mamelodi City NPC described the campaign as the beginning of keeping Mamelodi clean and bringing back its culture of being a clean township.

He said Saturday was the campaign’s official launch.

Kekana said they have partnered with Mamelodi Heritage Institute, and were excited to launch the Mamelodi Clean Streets Campaign.

“Mamelodi Heritage Institute’s focus is to make sure the heritage of Mamelodi stays alive.”

Kekana said this is a monthly community clean-up initiative designed to bring residents together in a collective effort to make Mamelodi cleaner, safer, and more united.

“The launch was a success; the turnout was unbelievable, and we’re calling on all community members to join us in kicking off this powerful movement.

“Let’s take pride in our streets and build the future we all deserve!”

Kekana said the clean-up started by cleaning all the entrances of Mamelodi, including the Denneboom taxi rank for about two hours, before cleaning section by section.

“We were not only cleaning problematic areas but also educating the public about illegal dumping and how it affects our health and environment.”

Tshwane waste management and other organisations in Mamelodi also took part.

Cllr Shiba Madonsela from Ward 6 pleaded with the communities to stop littering but instead turn empty spaces into areas of enjoyment for all.

“We are appealing to communities that Tshwane Metro has programmes in the city where they can come in without spending money, like Adopt a Spot.”

He concluded by pleading with the communities to take ownership of them and do something that would benefit the whole community.

Madonsela said the clean street campaign was organised by Mamelodi residents and different stakeholders with the aim of keeping the township clean.

He said the aim was not just about cleaning, but educating the public to make sure they don’t litter everywhere.

“We are going to make it a point that where we clean, we are going to educate them about the importance of keeping our environment clean,” said Madonsela.

“We have realised that taxi passengers also play a role in littering because when bought taxis come to Mamelodi, as soon as they get off the taxi, they throw dirt anywhere.

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“Therefore, Denneboom taxi rank was one of the places we went to clean and educate passengers and taxi drivers about the dangers of littering everywhere.

“This is not a once-off clean-up; visually, Mamelodi does not look good, and [creates] the narrative of Mamelodi being referred to as the dirtiest place.”

He further said every third Saturday of the month, the community of Mamelodi must note it on their diary that they are going to partake in a clean-up in their different areas.

“Once we get that right, it will open up opportunities for us to do other interesting things in Mamelodi. We want to bring back the culture of Mamelodi.

“We are going to start identifying and marking specific areas to stockpile, the place where we have talked with the waste management to come and collect waste there.”

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