Parkview residents came out in numbers on July 18 to give back and spend their 67 minutes cleaning Zoo Lake.

The event aimed to increase recycling awareness, while encouraging residents to play an active role in protecting one of the city’s most loved public spaces.

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“Today we are here for our 67 minutes,” Fibre Circle’s Shilpa Rama-Madhav explained, “where we have a recycling drive which includes community members.

Any proceeds made from the recyclables go towards the lake. We also have a clean-up, where people can spend their 67 minutes and make a meaningful difference.”

Johannesburg Junior Council member Alexana Sarup said the clean-up initiative meant a lot to her.

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“As a person in the environmental committee, clean-up initiatives are important. It’s disappointing that my peers and I have picked up a lot of litter, but I am also glad that I am able to help and educate people about the dangers of littering.”

Zoo Lake Committee member Fran Haslam thanked Fibre Circle’s partnership and community members for their turnout.

“Mandela Day is special, because it’s a day to give back and about community.

Since Zoo Lake is one of the most loved parks, it’s important for us to keep the Madiba magic. It’s also wonderful to see the youth giving back and the elderly enjoying their mornings here.”

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