NAGLE Square in Montwood received a facelift following a major community clean-up on October 12. The Montwood Ratepayers’ Association arranged for residents to clean up one of the parks, which is among the neglected areas in the community.
Residents in Montwood in Montclair rolled up their sleeves to clean up the park. The clean-up, which was aimed at beautifying the park, started in the morning, with the residents, both young and old, removing glass bottles that were littered in the park. The campaign organisers, Mama Africa and Eric Mtolo, who are environmental specialists, participated in the clean-up.
Also read: Residents take initiative to clean up Merebank sports ground
Also joining the clean-up were students from Mangosuthu University of Technology, Vuyiswa Mahlamvana and Banele Mbhele. The students are part of the community participation programme.
The programme gained momentum when a group of more than 10 job seekers joined in and volunteered to help residents clean the park.
Vice-chairperson of the Montwood Ratepayers’ Association Heidi Geyser said that Durban Solid Waste (DSW) provided the bags and gloves and would later arrange for the bags to be collected.
“It’s disgusting there. They always have parties. The residents seem to throw their trash over the walls. The park for children to play soccer is not safe, with shattered glass and other debris. It’s very neglected,” said Geyser.
She thanked the DSW, Mkhulisi, and environmental team, Eric Mtolo and Mama Africa, for organising the clean-up.
For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.
Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist.
