A response to residents' complaints about a backlog of uncollected refuse, the three-month programme that will provide employment for over 900 people aims to keep the city in a clean and environmentally friendly state.
Speaking to Duncan Village residents at the launch of the Take Pride, Take Action programme in the Gompo Hall on Wednesday, 28 June, Peter said she hoped residents would take the initiative seriously and ensure their township was clean.
"We do not want our children to grow up in an unhealthy environment, especially knowing that we can do something about it. That is why we [the municipality] decided to embark on an initiative like this," she said.
For the next three months, residents will go all out to ensure their homes are in a clean and hygienic state. The campaign will also encourage the people of Buffalo City to play their role in local government.
"We cannot do a thing without you assisting us; and on the other hand, you cannot do anything without the municipality. We all need to work together and that is why the municipality wants to work with you to improve the conditions of our residential areas," Peter added.
Explaining the employment process, Peter said that the City would employ about 20 temporary staff and rotate among Duncan Village residents. "We will try and rotate between the different wards that make up Duncan Village; we will do it for the duration of the project," she said.
After all the formalities, Peter, councillors, City officials and the City's official mascot took to the streets to clean up Duncan Village's C-section.
Presentation for Seminar
