Are public parks being used appropriately?

Are public parks still being used for the main purposes they were created for?

January 29, 2020

Sharon Mdaka Less than a minute

Gordon Jwaga: “I think the problem is that there are no people who are maintaining them, but also we as the community should try to ensure they are well kept.”

Residents speak about having parks within the community.

Mathews Mahlangu: “Yes, I personally use public parks to train and exercise in the mornings. Having them nearby is quite helpful.”

Nomsa Namo: “Parks are helpful and play a vital role within the community. I have seen people using the facilities for health purposes, which is great because gyms are expensive.”

Nnuku Mosoeu: “Our government is actually doing a good job with these parks. The problem is
nyaope smokers, who are destroying them by stealing the equipment which is meant to benefit the public.”

Mpumelelo Hoga: “Yes, because our children now have a safe place to play and we as the community can now get some exercise at our parks.”

General Mogale: “They are being misused by the public because they are slowly becoming smoking hubs and people are dumping there.”

Thabo Motsepe: “No, people are smoking dagga and drinking alcohol there and the young people are having sex there. I think they must have some sort of security.”

Florence Gama: “Most people use the parks for exercising and having fun days with their families, which I think is a good thing.”

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January 29, 2020

Sharon Mdaka Less than a minute