Massive clean-up campaign in Mamelodi’s main road
The clean-up campaign is a joint initiative by Sanco and concerned community members of Mamelodi.
Tons of waste were collected on Sunday as part of a massive clean-up campaign on Tsamaya Road.
The Ekhoneni campaign to keep Mamelodi’s main road clean was organised by the Mamelodi SA national civic organisation (Sanco) after residents had turned it into an illegal dumpsite as the ongoing municipal strike continued.
Sanco Mamelodi spokesperson Kosabo Dube said the health of the people residing near the road was at risk from all the rubbish.
“We could not fold our arms and watch the road turn into a dumping site.
“We held a meeting as Sanco and invited other branches from Centurion, Olievenhoutbosch and Soshanguve to take part in the campaign to keep Mamelodi clean,” said Dube.
“The aim of the campaign was to prevent any health outbreaks caused by illegal dumping or the stench of rubbish on the road.
“We saw a need to keep Mamelodi clean, especially Tsamaya Road, as it is one of the main roads used by everyone including taxis, motorists and buses,” said Dube.
The campaign involved many activities, including helping youth without IDs, families resolve disputes and identifying illegal dumping at street corners.
More than 100 people including community members volunteered to clean up the road during the campaign which started at 10:00 and ended at 14:00.
Tshwane waste management assisted Sanco and residents with a truck to remove the waste in plastic bags.
Dube said everyone jumped in and got their hands dirty in the scorching sun and made sure the road was clear, from Lion Bridge to Mams Square mall.
The clean-up was not a once-off campaign. “We want to sustain the programme by continuing to clean Tsamaya Road,” said Dube.
Resident Linki Nkwana said she took part in the clean-up because she wanted to see the township clean.
She pleaded with residents to keep it clean, love their environment and not throw rubbish on the road.
“The health of residents staying nearby was at risk and they were also complaining about the stench,” she said.
Dube added it was an absolute privilege to host this incredible campaign.
“Thank you to everyone in Mamelodi who never hesitated when we asked for help in keeping Tsamaya Road clean.”
Peter Maluleka of Tshwane Veteran Association and founder of Sanco was part of the clean-up campaign.
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