# The City of Tshwane’s waste collection trucks are under investigation for being unroadworthy and disrupting services. Section 79 municipal oversight committee chairperson, Hluphi Gafane, flagged maintenance issues after a truck was found abandoned and leaking oil in Olievenhoutbosch. She urged urgent action and called for the metro to own its fleet for better reliability. Stricter 2024 waste management rules have reportedly led to tensions with contractors. Officials now face pressure to enforce regulations and ensure efficient waste collection.
Tshwane’s waste trucks face scrutiny over safety issues