Even the proposed RDP programmes for this year in our townships will not succeed if there are not administrative structures in place. I would strongly suggest that more municipalities follow the example of the Central Witwatersrand Metropolitan Chamber where private consultants have been employed to integrate and streamline present structures and infrastructure. Littering The exciting new programmes of KSAB now makes it possible for trade and industry to become involved in projects that will create direct benefits for communities. Projects such as the Tidy Town Programmes and the One Man Contract System do not only link very well with the objectives of the RDP in creating jobs and a better living environment, but also create opportunities for empowerment of the people in handling their own problems and generating expertise. My congratulations to KSAB for their innovative approach.
Litter remains one of the most pressing problems in less-privileged communities.
While other less visible forms of pollution probably have a higher impact on the living environment, litter, being so visible, compounds various issues. Firstly it impacts directly on resources by polluting water and soil. Secondly it creates serious health hazards. Thirdly, it impacts directly on the tourism potential of surrounding areas, and last but perhaps the most serious result, is the impact on the social fabric of the people. No-one can grow up in a situation where the lack of services results in feelings of hopelessness and despair and not be touched in some way or another.