Umphakati is fostering a new socio-economy of recycling among residents in Soweto using social incentives. The incentive is inclusion in a funeral scheme that gives members access to more than R20 000 worth of equipment and catering items needed for hosting a funeral for a loved one. Since funerals are expensive, the scheme is attracting plenty of interest from residents in Soweto. Members receive various benefits in the form of funeral equipment like tents, tables, chairs, gas stoves, pots, mobile toilets, a mobile kitchen and plates in the event of a bereavement.
Andries Tatane Clean-up campaign, Sebokeng
The campaign aims to clean townships, rural areas, and informal settlements of illegal dumping sites and litter and improve general hygiene. It was launched in Sebokeng led by the EFF leader Julius Malema together with EFF Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial...