Paul Mashatile implements city cleaning programmes as way to reduce pollution in cities.
(The Post News)- On Thursday, 29th of August, Deputy President Paul Mashatile unveiled a new city cleaning programme in order to enhance urban environments and to attract investors. The deputy president also announced a water management strategy in order to prevent possible crises.
Mashatile had announced the forthcoming implementation of a city cleaning programme during the Three-Sphere Planning session of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for the seventh Parliament of Cape Town.
Mashatile was emphasising the introduction of the programme will have a significant impact such as boosting investor interest, he says leaders in their respective town must launch a competition for the cleanest towns.
This initiative is not only designed to draw in new investors but also to improve the overall cleanliness and hygiene of cities, given Johannesburg CBD has encountered inconsistent garbage collection lately and inadequate waste disposal facilities expected to benefit.
Mashatile has outlined ways to collaborate with the minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) and the South African Local Government Association (Salga) to ensure the success of this programme. Combined with the two, they will create a committee in order conduct annual assessments of city cleanliness and then present awards to the cleanest towns.The deputy president also highlighted how important it is to partner with private organisations in order to achieve this goal.
He says the campaign has the potential to ensure the private sector and communities, in partnership with the government keep cities clean and safe. Additionally, he underscored the commitment of the government to building a developmental, capable and ethical state, all of which include investing in the National School of Government to enhance public service professionalism.
The cleaning programme has also introduced a Public-Private Partnership model for water supply which collaborates with the National Treasury and the Department of Water and Sanitation which aims to address potential water crises, that has a similar approach to tackle energy and loadshedding issues.Mashatile says they need to act before a crisis hit.
Currently in Waterberg, they have partnered with the private sector to create community opportunities and address water issues. Mashatile confirmed they have seen positive changes from their ongoing efforts in eThekwini. He is yet to visit Giyani with the Minister of Water and Sanitation to assess their water progress.
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