Joburg waste pickers decry abuse while making ends meet
Wastepickers get no help nor recognition from the City of Johannesburg which seems to try to take their livelihoods away from them.
South Africa Wastepickers Association
Gauteng wastepickers receive support from government
The project is part of Bontle Ke Botho, an initiative aimed at mobilising communities and other relevant stakeholders to work with government to promote a clean and green environment. At its core is the fight against poverty and unemployment.