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Not Quite “Zap it in a Zibi”, BUT, This is a Start

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is placing litter bins in strategic areas in Gqeberha and Kariega to enhance the Metro’s efforts in implementing sustainable waste management solutions.

Public Health Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye said the roll out could not have come at a better time, as the Metro is expecting to see more residents outdoors and tourists flock to the Friendly City over the summer season.

MMC Buyeye said project was an addition to the Metro’s ongoing waste management and beautification drive which is yielding positive results in areas such as Korsten, Cape Road and the Airport area.

“We are embarking in making sure that our City is clean, not just because we are approaching the summer season but this is the standard that we want to keep. Bins play a major role in making sure that people do not litter, they must have an option of where to put their litter.”

“This is part of our fight against illegal dumping that we continue to see in our City but we are surely making sure that we win this battle as a City because cleanliness brings other positive spinoffs for the City as we are starting to see tourists coming into our City. We are going to see more people coming into our City and we want to make sure that the City is clean and this is just a start,” the MMC said.

Central business districts (CBDs) in Gqeberha and Kariega will be prioritised together with beach front areas as an influx of residents and visitors is expected in these areas.

Public Health Executive Director, Sizwe Mvunelwa emphasised the importance of cooperation from both residents and visitors in keeping the Metro clean.

“We just want cooperation from the residents and visitors, for them to work with us so that we can keep our Metro clean. The Municipality will roll out the project in phases in an effort to reach all communities. We don’t want any littering, we are providing the necessary receptacles,” Mvunelwa said.

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