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MAYOR XABA LAUNCHES SUMMER CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN

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EThekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba has encouraged communities to work with the city to keep their surroundings clean and make Durban an attractive tourism destination.

Speaking at the Spring Clean-Up Campaign launch on David Webster Street in the CBD on 6 September, Mayor Xaba said there has been noticeable improvement in cleanliness in the city through the dedication of the Cleansing and Solid Waste staff and other initiatives which include Inner-City Regeneration and Operation Good Hope.

He emphasised that cleaning the city required a collective effort. “Therefore, we call upon all our social partners including business, civil society and communities to play their part because keeping the city clean is a collective responsibility,” elaborated Xaba. The cleaning campaign aims to bring about behavioural change among residents and businesses regarding proper waste disposal.

Mayor Xaba added that the launch of the campaign was a catalyst for a city-wide clean-up programme that will take place during September, nationally commemorated as Clean-up Month and beyond, with the aim to promote a clean and healthy environment for eThekwini communities.

Speaking of mid and long-term programmes to address inner-city challenges, Mayor Xaba said: “Currently, we are implementing plans to deal with problem buildings and improving the safety of our residents.  Our Metro Police has been tasked to deal decisively with crime and grime in the city.

We have also made it clear that they must declare zero tolerance on those who are flouting our By-Laws.”  He committed the city leadership that they will continue to work diligently to ensure that the city becomes spotlessly clean.