WATCH | Lesufi launches Cleaning and Greening initiative

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Social Development, Agriculture and Environment MEC, Mbali Hlophe have launched the Cleaning and Greening Expanded Public Works Programme in Dobsonville, Soweto.

The programme is in response to littering and illegal dumping across the province particularly in townships, informal settlements, and hostels.

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The initiative will also see the creation of 6-thousand temporary jobs.

Lesufi says the programme is also aimed at addressing food insecurity challenges at the household level and rising unemployment in the province.