City of Matlosana Conducts Joint Clean-Up and Compliance Operation at Terminus Taxi Rank
- Karen Scheepers
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
The City of Matlosana undertook a coordinated clean-up and compliance operation at the Terminus Taxi Rank on Friday, 21 November 2025. The initiative brought together teams from Community Services, Planning and Human Settlements, and Public Safety, all working toward improving hygiene, order, and environmental safety at one of the busiest commuter hubs in the municipality.
Purpose of the Operation
The joint intervention focused on three key objectives:
1. Clearing Illegal Dumping and Litter
Municipal workers removed accumulated waste, cleaned littered areas, and restored general cleanliness around the taxi rank. Illegal dumping has been an ongoing challenge in the area, prompting a renewed effort to enforce waste-management regulations.
2. Enforcing Compliance and Addressing Environmental Hazards
The Town Planning section engaged directly with waste pickers, urging them not to store collected waste within the taxi-rank precinct due to health and safety concerns. Teams also addressed the presence of illegal workstations contributing to environmental pollution, particularly oil spillages that pose risks to pedestrians, businesses, and the surrounding ecosystem.
3. Tackling Illegal Business Practices
Officials inspected informal business setups, including makeshift structures and containers converted into bedrooms. These activities violate municipal by-laws and raise concerns about safety, zoning, and overcrowding. Enforcement officers provided warnings and began corrective processes where necessary.
Impact and Municipal Response
Municipal leaders explained that the operation forms part of ongoing, routine interventions to maintain cleanliness, enhance safety, and ensure compliance at high-traffic areas. The Terminus Taxi Rank serves thousands of commuters daily, making it essential that the space remains well-organised, hygienic, and safe for taxi operators, informal traders, and travellers.
Officials further emphasised that long-term improvements will require consistent collaboration between the municipality, businesses, and the community.
Looking Forward
The City of Matlosana plans to continue these joint operations as part of broader efforts to promote clean public spaces, responsible economic activity, and a more orderly urban environment. Ongoing engagement with traders, waste pickers, and commuters is expected to strengthen awareness and ensure more sustainable compliance.
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