On Monday (April 11), the executive mayor of Ekurhuleni, Clr Mondli Gungubele, officially launched the Night Shift CBD Cleaning Programme in Edenvale, and presented the newly employed brigades who will tackle dirt on the streets of Ekurhuleni.
The days of dirt-ridden CBDs in Ekurhuleni’s towns will now be a thing of the past, with more than 60 permanently employed cleaning brigades having reported for duty on Monday to eradicate dirt on a night shift basis.
The night shift CBD cleaning programme aims to achieve the ultimate goal of a cleaner and greener Ekurhuleni in all corners of the metro by increasing manpower day and night.
CBDs such as Alberton, Kempton Park, Germiston and Boksburg have proven to be a successful pilot project for this programme over the past two years.
Now the metro is venturing into other urban centres, such as Springs, Nigel, Benoni, Brakpan, Edenvale and Bedfordview.
Addressing the newly appointed night shift cleaning brigades, Gungubele said, “We welcome you to the beautiful Ekurhuleni, built on achievable dreams.
“We see cleanliness as important to us, given that we are home to Africa’s biggest airport, OR Tambo International Airport, which is a first point of entry to the country and the continent at large.
“We highly depend on you to keep the image of the metro attractive at all times.”
The mayor added that the Ekurhuleni Metro has spent over R8-million to procure four state-of-the-art street-sweeping trucks to complement the new night shift staff.
Tshepo Dikobo (35) is one of the appointed cleaning brigade and has never been employed in his entire life.
“I am very grateful for this opportunity. I have been looking for employment all my life but today the mayor has given me an opportunity to take care of my family. I’m prepared to serve my city with pride and dedication,” said Dikobo.
