Club pleads with community to stop littering
The community clean-up initiative on Friday was led by community spirit with the aim of transforming an illegal dumping site in Mamelodi West next to Section A1 into a cleaner and safer space.
The Mamelodi Skate Club has taken the initiative to transform an illegal dumping site in Mamelodi West into a cleaner, safer space.
This follows the club leading the way in a community clean-up initiative on Friday, June 21.
Poelo Mofolo from the club said members and children from the community joined hands in the campaign.
He said the initiative was led by community spirit, with the aim of transforming an illegal dumping site in Mamelodi West next to Section A1 into a clean and safe space.
“This selfless act is a testament to the club’s dedication to empowering young people and fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment,” said Mofolo.
He said through their school holiday programme, the club goes beyond just teaching skateboarding skills but incorporates educational campaigns that promote teamwork, resilience and discipline.
“We are engaging in community service; the club instils a sense of belonging and ownership among its participants, inspiring them to become active change-makers in their community.
“We believe our future is in our hands, and it’s up to us to protect it,” he said.
The club plans on working together with other organisations in Mamelodi to create a lasting impact and make their community a better place for all.
“We are stronger together, the power of collective action and the impact that young people can have when given the opportunity.
“Let us celebrate and support these young change-makers as they work towards a brighter future for themselves and their community.”
The programme is aimed at educating people about illegal dumping and how it affects their health and environment.
The club has also pleaded with the public to stop littering and instead use plastic waste bags, which will be collected by Tshwane waste management.
The metro recently announced that any person found dumping waste illegally in an unauthorised area is liable to a R5 000 fine as prescribed in the city’s by-laws.
This follows the metro’s identification of 103 illegal dumping hotspots in Region 6, which are cleaned on a regular basis as per the schedule that is updated monthly.
Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said illegal dumping continues to be a headache for residents and environmentalists, causing health issues as well as being an ongoing financial burden to the city.
Mashigo said the city is dealing with illegal dumping hotspots through the enforcement of the Waste Management By-Law and the issuing of fines to transgressors.
He said illegal dumping may also be caused by a lack of knowledge.
“However, the city is conducting regular education and awareness campaigns through the Re Kaofela clean-up and education campaigns held every Friday.”
Mashigo said during these sessions, communities are educated on the importance of keeping their environment clean, as well as the proper waste disposal options available within the city.
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