Cape Town is fighting against illegal waste disposal by transforming dumping hotspots into beautiful community gardens, thanks to a collaboration between the Urban Waste Management and the Community Services and Health Directorate. The project encourages community engagement and ownership to deter further unauthorized waste disposal. The success of the initiative can be seen in areas once notorious for illegal dumping, now transformed into lush green spaces bursting with local flowers and plants. This project is building a cleaner, greener, and healthier Cape Town, one garden at a time.
The CBD Regeneration Project is an initiative to provide sustainable livelihoods and employment opportunities for people experiencing homelessness in Cape Town. The Enterprise and Investment Department of the Economic Growth Directorate and NPO Khulisa Solutions fund the project. Since its inception, the project has recruited hundreds of homeless individuals who have been trained and employed in various communities throughout the City.