# Gauteng Environment MEC Ewan Botha has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to tackling illegal dumping and waste burning in Kya Sands. Botha says coordinated enforcement operations launched in October last year led to arrests, fines, impoundments and facility closures. The operations involved SAPS, JMPD, Home Affairs and the City of Johannesburg. Following criticism from some residents, Botha says the department adjusted its methods to focus on long-term impact. He emphasised that renewed illegal dumping has highlighted the need for sustained visible enforcement, with further operations planned.
Gauteng MEC Botha vows crackdown on Kya Sands dumping