Ngcongo issued the warning amid ongoing efforts to keep the town clean, saying littering remains a persistent challenge despite visible improvements in key areas. Ngcongo said while he has been encouraged by cleaner access roads and upgrades such as the revamped welcome wall along the R56 into the CBD, municipal workers continue to report incidents of illegal dumping — even in areas where waste disposal facilities are available. He said a well-maintained environment is key to attracting residents, ratepayers and investors.
“Our aim is to keep the city clean. No resident, ratepayer or investor wants to be in an unclean environment,” he said. He said the municipality has introduced measures such as placing skip bins in busy areas, including taxi ranks and parks, to help reduce waste.
“This is not just the work of municipal workers. It is a collaborative effort with different stakeholders and community members, many of whom join in when they see clean-up operations taking place,” he said. He said the municipality has also rolled out a grass-cutting programme in residential areas, which has been well received, and extended clean-up initiatives to rural areas.
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