Refuse collection in Manenberg suspended until further notice due to gang violence

26 February 2025

The City regrets to inform Manenberg residents that waste collection services in the area have been suspended until further notice. This is due to high rates of gang violence in the area

The City’s refuse collection staff are having to work in the crossfire between gangs regularly, and this is presenting an unacceptable risk to their safety.

Over the coming week, Urban Waste Management officials will seek to urgently engage relevant stakeholders around possible interventions to assist with the return of services to the area. Updates will be released in due course.

‘I assure the residents of the area that this decision has not been taken lightly. Staff members working in the area have shown their commitment to serving the community under very unsafe conditions in recent years. The City will explore new strategies for servicing the area that can improve the safety of those who provide services,’ said Acting Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, Councillor Siseko Mbandezi.

During this time, we ask residents to please refrain from dumping for as long as they can. The area will be prioritised to have their bins emptied as soon as possible. The City will provide updates when these are available. Please ensure your bins are out and available for collection when requested.

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City of Cape Town, Media Office