By Charmaine Ndlela
The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) Mega Blitz maintenance programme is underway in Johannesburg South as part of efforts to restore and maintain public green spaces.
The initiative – a weekly programme – was launched on 28 January and is expected to run until March 2026.
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A total of 130 employees from all seven JCPZ regions have been deployed for the programme. Current activities include grass cutting, tree pruning, removal of dead and fallen trees, and the control of invasive alien vegetation.
According to JCPZ community development spokesperson Kevin Reddy, the programme “is a proactive response to seasonal growth, heavy rainfall, and storm damage, while also strengthening routine maintenance to restore dignity, safety, and pride in our public spaces”.
Reddy told Inside Metros that the accelerated maintenance of Johannesburg’s parks and
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