The volunteers hoped the community park would bring development to the area as well as business opportunities such as a car wash.
The area, next to Koos Matli Primary School in Mamelodi East section 15, was reportedly also used by criminals to hide stolen vehicles and has been the site of several robberies and various other crimes throughout the years.
“We were about five community members when we started cleaning up and putting up no littering signs. Eventually, more people, both young and old, came in and helped out,” said Kutumela. “It was tough and not an easy job.” “The illegal dumping site caused a lot of friction between community members because nearby residents felt that their health was at risk because of the smell coming from the site,” said Kutumela.
“When it is finished it will have a playground for children and vegetable gardens too,” said Makhura.The volunteers also donated money from their own pockets to buy seven trees to beautify the new park and to decorate it with old tyres.
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