Creating Value from Waste.
About Us
Clean City SA is an award-winning, community-based Public Benefit Organisation established in February 2020 to address some of South Africa’s most pressing environmental and social challenges, particularly waste pollution, poor urban cleanliness, unemployment and food insecurity.
The organisation uses a community-driven, partnership-based approach to create cleaner, healthier and more sustainable communities. Its work combines environmental education, community mobilisation, urban cleanliness, waste minimisation, recycling, greening, green skills development, entrepreneurship and food-security initiatives.
Clean City SA believes that sustainable environmental change cannot be achieved by government, business or communities working in isolation. Its approach therefore brings together communities, municipalities, businesses, property owners, schools, civil society organisations, funders and volunteers to develop practical solutions to local environmental challenges.
Since commencing community operations in September 2020 with the launch of its first Adopt A Street volunteer network in Berea, Johannesburg, Clean City SA has expanded its programmes across several communities and has become an implementation partner for partners in major social-employment, green skills development, environmental and community-development initiatives.
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Our purpose is to protect the environment from waste pollution and to fight hunger in our communities
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The City needs your hands and your heart. Get stuck in today and help restore Johannesburg to its former glory.
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Cleaning up is a dirty job, one that takes time and money. Add your name to our list of sponsors to show you care.
Another Green Skills Development Cohort Successfully Completed!
Clean City SA is proud to announce the successful completion of the Mpumalanga Green Skills Development training cohort in Middelburg!
We extend our sincere appreciation to our valued partners, the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) and the CGCSA PRO, for their continued support in equipping young people with knowledge and practical opportunities within the waste management and circular economy sectors.
A special thank you to the funder, W&RSETA, for investing in skills development and creating pathways for young people to participate in the green economy.
We also thank our host company, Dukisa Trading, for welcoming the learners and supporting the practical learning component of the programme.
Every cohort represents another step towards building a generation of green entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers who can turn waste into value and opportunities.
Johannesburg β You`re NEXT!
Together, we are Creating Value from Waste. Creating Cleaner Cities. Creating Opportunities.
#CleanCitySA #GreenSkillsDevelopment #Mpumalanga #Middelburg #W&RSETA CGCSA DukisaTrading CircularEconomy GreenEconomy YouthEntrepreneurship WasteManagement GreenJobs
π± Thank You, Plastics|SA! β»οΈ
Clean City SA would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Plastics SA for their continued support over the years through the provision of plastic bags that help make our community clean-up campaigns possible.
We are grateful to have received another supply of plastic bags, which will be put to good use by our volunteers and community clean-up teams across Johannesburg and beyond.
Your ongoing partnership helps us keep our communities cleaner while promoting responsible waste management and environmental awareness.
Thank you, Plastics SA, for helping us clean up for a city we can all be proud of!
#CleanCitySA #PlasticsSA #CleanUps #WasteManagement #EnvironmentalAwareness Partnerships CleanerCommunities
Another Green Skills Cohort Successfully Trained!
Clean City SA has successfully concluded the two-day Green Skills Development 2026 training for the second cohort of learners from Eldorado Park.
We are proud to equip young people with practical knowledge, skills and opportunities to participate in the green economy, entrepreneurship, waste management and sustainability.
A special thank you to our valued partners GS1 South Africa and the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa Product Responsibility Organisation (CGCSA PRO), and the funders of the programme, the Wholesale and Retail SETA, for making this programme possible, and to Rheyadira Corporative in Eldorado Park for hosting our learners and supporting their practical development.
This is more than training β it is about creating pathways to sustainable livelihoods, green businesses and a cleaner South Africa.
Mpumalanga, youβre next! ππ±
#CleanCitySA #GreenSkillsDevelopment2026 #GreenEconomy #YouthEntrepreneurship #EldoradoPark Mpumalanga Sustainability CircularEconomy WasteManagement GS1SouthAfrica CGCSA GreenJobs
Green Skills Development 2026
Today, Clean City SA proudly concluded the 2-Day Green Skills Development 2026 Training Programme in Eldorado Park, Gauteng, supporting aspiring youth entrepreneurs to unlock opportunities in the waste management industry.
This impactful programme is delivered in partnership with GS1 South Africa through the CGCSA Producer Responsibility Organisation, which is funded by the Wholesale and Retail SETA, and will see Clean City SA facilitating training of young people from Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
Young entrepreneurs will be equipped with practical knowledge, skills and insights to pursue sustainable business opportunities within the waste management and circular economy sector.
Following the training, participants will also be placed with host organisations for one month of practical workplace experience, helping them build confidence, networks and real-world experience. At the end of the programme, youth entrepreneurs will be given tools necessary to assist them to build and grow their businesses.
Building skills. Creating opportunities. Growing green enterprises.
#GreenSkillsDevelopment2026 #CleanCitySA #YouthEntrepreneurship #GreenEconomy #WasteManagement CircularEconomy SkillsDevelopment YouthDevelopment
Support the future of Randburg by being part of the conversation.
Clean City SA proudly supports the Randburg Revitalisation Impact Zone Sessions and encourages all property owners to attend and help shape a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant CBD.
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2 September 2026
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Your voice and participation are essential in building a thriving Randburg that attracts investment, supports local businesses, and creates a better environment for everyone.
Together, let`s revitalise Randburg! #RandburgRevitalisation #CleanCitySA #StrongerTogether #PrideInOurCity
Clean City SA was proud to host the amazing team from SearchKings Africa as they celebrated Mandela Day by giving back to the Randburg CBD community.
Together, we demonstrated that every act of service, no matter how small, contributes to building cleaner, safer, and more vibrant public spaces.
Thank you to SearchKings Africa for your commitment to making a positive difference and for partnering with us to create a city we can all be proud of.
#MandelaDay #CleanCitySA #SearchKingsAfrica #RandburgCBD #Volunteerism CommunityService MakingADifference CleaningUpForACityWeCanAllBeProudOf
Be Part of the Revitalisation of Randburg!
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Join us for Randburg Saturdays, a monthly volunteer initiative dedicated to revitalising and restoring the Randburg CBD.
Clean City SA is proud to be part of this exciting initiative hosted by the Randburg Precinct Management District (RPMD), bringing together residents, businesses, community organisations, and volunteers to create a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant Randburg.
Volunteer activities include clean-ups, beautification projects, and community action that makes a visible impact.
Click on the link below to register:
https://cleancity.org.za/registration/
On behalf of Clean City SA, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Johannesburg Innercity Partnership for facilitating the Disciplinary Hearing Initiator Training for partners participating in the SEF Programme, on Friday last week.
This valuable training has strengthened our capacity to effectively manage labour relations matters involving SEF participants while ensuring fairness, compliance, and professionalism in the workplace.
As we continue creating meaningful social employment opportunities and impact, this knowledge will play an important role in supporting both participants and host organisations.
Thank you for investing in the development of SEF partners and contributing to the success of the programme. #SocialEmploymentFund #SEFProgramme #SkillsDevelopment #SocialEmploymentFund #PresidentailEmploymentStimulus SEF JICP JICSEP Empoweringlives
