First published by GroundUp.
Diepsloot in Johannesburg has become a dumping ground for rubbish. Parts of the township look unsightly. But two residents are turning a messy situation into a job-creation opportunity that removes rubbish. DM
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Stopping the rot: Diepsloot entrepreneurial duo turning garbage into gold
Some Diepsloot residents say the area has become a massive dumping ground. A waste management enterprise is taking an innovative approach to cleaning up the township while providing employment opportunities.
A waste picker sifts through expanses of rubbish in Diepsloot. (Photo: Supplied by GroundUp)