Zuko Komisa / Keneiloe Huma

Hundreds of cleaners have taken to the streets of Johannesburg as part of the CBD Friday Clean up Initiative which is a partnership between the Gauteng government and the City of Johannesburg.
Efforts to try and return the City of Johannesburg to its former glory are continuing under the ANC led government. Different political parties who have governed the city have been criticized for failure to protect the city – once described as the economic hub.
The campaign was launched by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi at the Hillbrow police station on Friday morning. According to Lesufi the initiative aims to provide the overall conditions through safety and cleanliness in effort to attract investment.
Let’s do it! pic.twitter.com/oFUaI4t2Yo
— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) November 15, 2024
Unmaintained residential buildings have become easy targets for hijackers who use intimidation and force to take control. Police have previously indicated the hijacked buildings are contributing to the light levels of crime as they harbour criminals. The streets are full of litter with piles of garbage at corners of intersections and traffic lights. However the Gauteng government is confident that this initiative will bear some fruits in addressing the lawless in the city.
The multi-stakeholder revitalisation programme focuses on enhancing critical infrastructure such as lighting, security, and cleanliness in the CBD. pic.twitter.com/nG1D2uMqNI
— GP Department of Community Safety (@GP_CommSafety) November 15, 2024
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