Nelson Mandela Bay is stepping up its fight against litter. The Metro has recruited 111 solid waste workers to focus on street sweeping, litter picking, bin emptying, and refuse loading, aiming to make neighbourhoods cleaner and healthier for residents.
Speaking at an induction meeting, MMC for Public Health, Buyeye, welcomed the new recruits, calling the appointments “long overdue.”
“Our people have been telling us their neighbourhoods are filthy, and for a few years we did not have enough manpower. I am happy that we will finally have people on the ground,” said Buyeye. The workers officially resumed duties on 1 September 2025, with expectations high for a noticeable difference in the Metro’s streets.
Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe said the recruitment aligns with the city’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) priorities, and is a direct response to residents’ concerns raised during IDP public participation meetings.
“Through these meetings, our people told us the City is dirty. We have responded with action. The picture of the City will never be the same,” Lobishe said.
The workers will be deployed across various depots throughout the Metro, including Kariega and Despatch, covering all areas to ensure a cleaner, safer, and more pride-worthy city for all residents.
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