Waste collection to resume in City of Cape Town after extortion caused suspension of services
The City of Cape Town is set to resume waste collection services on Monday after a suspension sparked by extortion and intimidation in some areas.
Waste collection services in Gugulethu, Philippi, Crossroads, and Nyanga will now resume under security protection.
This as the municipality highlighted its staff has been constantly attacked while trying to deliver services in the townships.
“The city’s waste management directorate thanks the residents of Gugulethu, Philippi, Brown’s Farm, and Nyanga for their patience and understanding while the waste collection services were suspended as a result of threats and attack on our staff” said the City Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management Grant Twigg.
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It is now a known thing that South African media personality Tshepi Vundla and her musician bae JR always throw the best parties for their son.
The celeb couple went all out when celebrating Sibabalwe’s sixth birthday. The soccer-themed party was filled with colour, laughter, and family. The celebration included green and black balloons, friendly snake interactions, and a soccer game. Read More
