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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Illegal dumping and scenes of mounting waste on side roads are a common sight across numerous communities in the Cape metro.<\/p>\n

City Vision recently received complaints from various communities on the subject and visited some of the areas for a glimpse into some of the dumping hotspots.<\/p>\n

This is not only a health hazard for residents but also a daunting policing task for the municipality.<\/p>\n

Across the metro, from Langa to Nomzamo, piles of rubbish can be clearly seen along some of the key routes.<\/p>\n

While some residents refused to be interviewed, those who spoke questioned the municipality\u2019s commitment and dedication to service delivery in the townships. In some areas residents claimed rubbish was not collected for over a month.<\/p>\n

They said they were concerned about their lives and the risk of airborne diseases and infestation of pests such as rodents and cockroaches.<\/p>\n

Nancy Tsheke, Zone 18 resident in Langa, claimed three weeks have passed since rubbish was last collected in the area.<\/p>\n

Tsheke stated that the City used to collect rubbish weekly, but that has changed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t tell you when exactly it is collected but the City\u2019s trucks come here any time. Sometimes the rubbish stays much longer without being collected. I don\u2019t know what is going on and no one in the community is informing us about the problem,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

A livid Nophelele Jada, from Ndlovini informal settlement in Khayelitsha, said it has been nearly a month since the City last cleaned the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

While uncertain about the motive for the delay, Jada said there were numerous making rounds in the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cI heard that the cleaning company that was working here is out of contract and the City is still looking for a new company. But I don\u2019t know why it is taking so long to hire a new company,\u201d she elaborated.<\/p>\n

She said the problem got worse daily, especially along the New Way Road.<\/p>\n

At Lusaka in Nyanga, a resident who identified himself as Andy, described the illegal dumping in the area as a norm.<\/p>\n

\u201cMnaBra ndibona nje inkunkuma ingaqokelwa andazi kutheni. People dump rubbish and rubble near the Lusaka Stadium. Every morning, you find new piles of rubble and the City doesn\u2019t collect it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Andy said at times the rubbish remains on the streets for two or three weeks and questioned the motive for the delay.<\/p>\n

The City\u2019s mayco member for urban waste management Grant Twigg said the City is embarking on various mechanisms to improve service delivery in informal settlements. He said new contractors started on Saturday 1 July in formal areas like Langa,Nyanga, Kraaifontein, Gugulethu, Philippi, Khayelitsha, Witsands and Mfuleni.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Samora Machel, contractors were working in the area but experienced extortion which affected service delivery in the area. A new contractor has been appointed and recruitment for EPWP (Extended Public Works Programme) staff is underway. It is anticipated the services will start soon. The community leaders completed verifying the list of people and 26 people are to commence with work soon,\u201d said Twigg.<\/p>\n

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