
Thinking outside the trash: Recycling in Khayelitsha
The next instalment of the Indawo, Abantu, Injongo eKhayelitsha initiative takes the weekly clean-ups one
The next instalment of the Indawo, Abantu, Injongo eKhayelitsha initiative takes the weekly clean-ups one
Building on the already strong relationship between The Umvoto Foundation (TUF) and the Edith Stephens
TUF and IAIAsa hosted students from various tertiary institutions for a tour around the Edith Stephens Nature Reserve. The tour highlighted the importance of the Nature Reserve, the Lotus Canal and the underlying Cape Flats Aquifer in relation to its surrounding environment and communities.
As part of the Indawo, Abantu, Injongo E Khayelitsha initiative, we have begun the process of recycling building rubble in order to create concrete benches. The project demonstrates the importance of finding creative ways to reduce waste in the area.
The Khayelitsha Pavement Improvement Project began in 2019 when a group of concerned residents from