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.
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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Empowering Communities Through Technology!
Clean City SA is delighted to have taken delivery of laptops, desktop computers and screens generously donated by our valued partners, JTI South Africa!
This incredible contribution will go a long way in enhancing digital learning opportunities for our learners, strengthening our operational capacity, and supporting Itlhokomeleng Old Age Home, where some of the equipment will be allocated.
Through this partnership, we are bridging the digital divide, empowering communities and creating opportunities through access to technology.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to JTI South Africa for your continued partnership and commitment to making a meaningful difference!
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Empowering Youth Through Green Skills!
Clean City SA has successfully completed the Green Skills Development Programme 2026 training for the Johannesburg cohort over the past two days!
This programme continues to equip young people with practical skills, knowledge and opportunities to participate in the waste management and circular economy sector.
A special thank you to our valued partners, Consumer Goods Council of South Africa, CGCSA Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), and the funder of the programme W&RSETA, for making this initiative possible.
We also extend our appreciation to our Johannesburg host, Dada Waste Management Cooperative, for supporting the development of our future green economy entrepreneurs.
Johannesburg completed. Limpopo, you`re next!
Creating Value from Waste. Creating Cleaner Cities. Creating Opportunities.
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TOGETHER FOR CLEANER BEACHES AND PLASTIC-FREE OCEANS!
On Saturday, 10 October 2026, Clean City SA proudly joined PPS Foundation volunteers for an impactful beach clean-up at Eastmore Crescent Beach in La Lucia, Durban.
United by a shared commitment to environmental preservation, we rolled up our sleeves to tackle plastic pollution and prevent waste from entering our oceans.
Thank you to our partners Green Corridors for their support and for collecting the recyclables and ensuring responsible waste disposal.
A special appreciation goes to our incredible Clean City SA Durban team, whose dedication, hard work and commitment were instrumental in making this clean-up a success!
A big thank you to the PPS Foundation, and the students from the University of KZN PMB campus, and all the volunteers who showed up and made a difference.
Every piece of plastic collected matters. Every action counts. Together, we are creating cleaner communities and protecting our oceans for future generations!
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Creating Value from Waste. Creating Cleaner Cities. Creating Opportunities!
Clean City SA was proud to exhibit at the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) The Summit 2026!
We showcased our innovative waste management and circular economy solutions, highlighting opportunities for businesses to partner with us in building cleaner, greener and more sustainable communities.
Together, we can turn waste into value and create meaningful opportunities!
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Onboarding continues this week for Clean City SA’s Social Employment Fund (SEF) participants!
Together with the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership, we’re preparing our new cohort to sweep streets, pick up litter and collect recyclables across Johannesburg’s inner city.
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Round 5 is underway!
Clean City SA has commenced onboarding 253 SEF participants who will contribute to creating a cleaner Johannesburg inner-city through street sweeping, litter picking and recyclables collection.
We are proud to continue our partnership with the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership (JICP), working together over the years to support community-based urban management and improve the cleanliness of our city.
Together, we’re creating cleaner streets, recovering value from waste and creating opportunities.
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Celebrating World Clean-up Day in Randburg!
Clean City SA is proud to partner with the Randburg Precinct Management District in celebrating World Cleanup Day today.
Together with community members and partners, we are taking action to keep Randburg cleaner, safer and more vibrant.
Every clean-up makes a difference—and every person who gets involved is part of the solution.
Clean City South Africa NPC - Creating Cleaner Cities.
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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 – You`re NEXT!
Together, we are Creating Value from Waste. Creating Cleaner Cities. Creating Opportunities.
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