Litter costs ratepayers millions
The cost of litter is high in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba has launched the AreSebesteng clean-up campaign in Yeoville.
He says litter costs the city and ultimately ratepayers millions a year.
Mashaba says a clean city is central to attracting investment and job creation.
He is adamant communities need to take responsibility for the cleanliness of their areas.
The mayor also says that he hopes Joburg communities will embrace the campaign, as it is central to the cities' plans.
He called on all community leaders to be a forefront of keeping the city clean.
#AReSebetseng Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba signing the pledge pic.twitter.com/ThDcyjfykv
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) August 14, 2017
.@MmusiMaimane is part our Yeoville clean up team today, all hands on deck #AreSebetseng ^NS pic.twitter.com/h8N4RAL63G
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) August 14, 2017
.@HermanMashaba not too impressed with waste management at this office park #AreSebetseng ^NS pic.twitter.com/CojpJ0OHMH
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) August 14, 2017
.@HermanMashaba, Exec. Mayor of @CityofJoburgZA, removing illegal advertising in Yeoville #AreSebetseng pic.twitter.com/vUTfFlIygD
— Luyanda Mfeka (@Lu_Mfeka) August 14, 2017
We need to keep our own homes, business, schools, neighbourhoods, etc. clean. This is unacceptable. #AReSebetseng🗑️ pic.twitter.com/LaTh36legA
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) August 14, 2017