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Clean Up Mzanzi The programme started formally of a pensioner’s social group, have
As part of its social awareness on 3 February 2024 and since then, attended every outing.
campaign, Fishaways (a member approximately 1,000 bags of waste - Polofields Crossing shopping centre
of the Famous Brands group) has have been removed from the river by Manager, Karen van Rooyen, who
embarked on the ‘Clean Up Mzanzi’ the team. brings along her teenage son and
campaign. This praise-worthy initiative his friends so that they can also see
aims for Fishaways restaurants across Many thanks must go to the following the importance of giving back to the
South Africa to work in their local sponsors and volunteers: communities we work and live in.
communities to help clean up the - Jonsson Workwear at Polofields
litter. Both Fishaways restaurants in Crossing, which sponsored protective This is a monthly river clean-up
Waterfall City, at Polofields Crossing gloves and some sun protection caps. event hosted by Fishaways Polofields
and Mall of Africa, have committed to - Dynachem (Pty) has committed to Crossing and Mall of Africa via Famous
this campaign to help play a part in a monthly donation of black bags Brands. If you are interested in
assisting with keeping the Jukskei River for the collected waste and surgical supporting this fantastic initiative and
clean. gloves (to be worn under the would like more information on the
protective gloves). next planned outing, send a WhatsApp
The problem of litter in the river - Fishaways’ head office team, led by message to 083 647 7327.
is an ongoing issue that needs Candice de Bruin, who supplies water
regular attention, not just a once-off and snacks on every outing to keep Black bags, gloves, water and snacks are
cleaning. With this in mind, a team of the volunteers’ strength up. provided to all volunteers. The remaining
approximately 20 volunteers has been - Zoran Pecelj, a Mall of Africa river clean-ups for this year are:
assembled for the first Saturday of franchisee and his staff, and Faadil 7 September
every month; however, any residents, Tayob, a Polofields franchisee and his 5 October
concerned citizens, or corporations are staff. 2 November
welcome to join the effort as and when - Satch Chetty and his wife, local
they can. residents and prominent members 7 December

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