By: Rodger Mandhlazi
In a bid to improve service delivery and maintain cleanliness, City of Tshwane officials conducted an inspection at the Mabopane Station on Thursday. The visit forms part of the city’s ongoing efforts to promote fair business practices and ensure that transportation hubs remain safe and hygienic for commuters.
MMC for Transport, Thladi Mogale, said the inspection focused on assessing trading compliance and environmental standards.
“As the MMC responsible for transport, I thought we should do a proper inspection of Mabopane Station, which is also a facility of PRASA,” said Mogale. “We discovered that a lot of traders are operating without the required formal documents, and we cautioned them because our goal is to help them regularize their businesses.”
The initiative seeks to create cleaner, more organized public spaces by addressing long-standing concerns about waste management and unregulated trading. The city also aims to improve commuter experience and ensure fair trading practices.
Taxi driver Tman Motebele from Mabopane welcomed the MMC’s visit, saying, “We’re happy the MMC paid a visit. As drivers, we need a safe space to operate in, and we hope this initiative continues to other places like Soshanguve.”
The inspection follows reports of illegal dumping and poor waste management in the area. In response, the City has ramped up clean-up campaigns and increased waste collection services.
Community members also joined the operation. Local resident Tembelani Mnyani, who participates in clean-up initiatives, said, “We can’t wait for authorities to come and clean up. We’re passionate about what we’re doing. Being unemployed doesn’t mean you can’t assist the community.” The city hopes that by working hand-in-hand with residents, it can build a cleaner and safer environment for all.
