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Meeting Details:Date:29 November 2018Time:08h30 – 16:00Venue: Turffontein Race Course NameSurnameCompanyE-mail1Ms. AnnRedelinghuys (AR)GDARDAnnemarie.Redelinghuys@.za2Mr. EllingtonGili (EG)Merafong Waste Recyclingsiyasangagili@3Ms. SalphinaBilankulu (SB)GDARDSalphina.Bilankulu@.za4Ms. HazelThononda (HT)GDARDHazel.Thononda@.za5Ms. SerongwaMpya (SM)GDARDSerongwa.Mpya@.za6Ms. MaureenRabambi (MR)GDARDMaureen.Rabambi@.za7Ms. Lisa Blass (LB)JJR Inc Attorneyslisa@jjrinc.co.za8Ms. CynthiaChabalala (CC)GDARDCynthia.Chabalala@.za9Ms. Lehlohonolo Mphakathi (LM)Qondubuhle SA (Pty) Ltdqondubuhle@10Mr. NndavheMapholi (NM)PWMenvironmental@phutingwaste.co.za11Ms. SizakeleNdzhukulaGDARDSiza.ndzhukula@.za12Mr. RabelaniSikhauli (RS)GDARDRabelani.Sikhauli@.za13Ms. PreciousTshikovhi (PT)GDARDPrecious.Tshikovhi@.za14Ms. Nellie Manase (NM)EISDNellyma@.za15Ms. KhensaniMahatlani (KM)GDARDKhensani.Mahatlani@.za16Ms. MphoLigudu (ML)GDARDMpho.Ligudu@.za17Ms. LindokuhleNjoko (LN)GDARDLindokuhle.Njoko@.za18Mr. EmmanuelTakalani (ET)GDARDEmmanuel.Takalani@.za19Mr. WandileMotsau (WM)The Glass Recycling Companywandile@tgrc.co.za20Ms. MathapeloMokwena (MM)Annikie’s recyclingMathapelomokwena26@21Ms. NosisaMkhwanazi (NM)Isihlalo Solutions Recycling ProjectVmkhwanazi12@isihlalosolutions@22Mr. DanielTamane (DT)Kofifi Waste Recyclingdtamane@kofifiwaste.co.za23Mr. ZwelihleMagwaza (ZM)Babinakosha (Lock)Magwaza22@24Ms. Noni Letsoalo (NL)City of JohannesburgNonil@.za25Ms. NtombozukoBekwa (NB)Pikitupntombozukob@pikitup.co.za26Ms. VeronicaMuthelo (VM)University of VendaKoniv01@27Mr. Teboho T.Mokoena (TM)Gap TB Tradingteismokoena@28Ms. BronwynJones (BJ)Bokashi Branbron@bokashibran.co.za29Mr. EdwinMoila (EM)GDARDEdwin.Moila@.za30Mr. SifisoMchunu (SM)Lakhwisha HoldingSifiso200718944@31Ms. JolandeHladiki (JH)The Waste Groupjolandeh@wastegroup.co.za32Mr. JohanVan Vuuren (JV)The Waste Groupjahanv@wastegroup.co.za33Ms. Dakalo Muthelo (DM)-dakimut@34Ms. TiyiselaniManganyi (TM)GDARDResca.manganyi@.za35Mr. TshepoMazibuko (TM)K1 Recyclingtshepo@k1recycling.co.za36Mr. AaronBotsi (AB)Zenzeleni Cleaning & Transport Servicestrametse@web.co.zatsibosa1@37Mr. NeilBrink (NB)Enviroserveneilb@enviroserv.co.za38Mr. SithembisoKhalishwayo (SK)K1 Recyclingsithembiso@k1recycling.co.za39Mr. ZwelithiniKhumalo (ZK)Protech wasteKhumalo702@40Ms. KeitumetseMokoena (KM)BCP IImokoenakeitumetse@41Ms. LynnMadziwanzira (LM)Myezo Environmental Management lynmadzi@42Mr. JosephRamogale (JR)Mr Bin Cleanerramogalejm@43Mr. EvidenceTshehla (ET)Bopaki Waste Management Servicesevidence@bopaki.co.za44Mr. TakalaniMavhunga (TM)GDARDTakalani.mavhunga@.za45Mr. LulamaMagadla (LM)Zibuthe Waste & Development Project Co-opElulama6@ /zibuthewaste@46Ms. Sentle Sekhonyane (SS)West Rand Health DistrictSentle.sekhonyane@.za47Ms. DuduzileNonyane (DN)Vosloorusnthabikek@48Mr. Stephen Mabena (SM)Striving Mind RecyclingStrivingmind27@49Ms. NomaJodolu (NJ)Striving Mind-50Mr. HudsonMboweni (HM)City of EkurhuleniHudson.mboweni@.za51Ms. PumzaNdlebe (PN)GDARDPumza.Ndlebe@.za52Mr. Ntokozo Motha (NM)SCDPsiyaphumelelaprojects@53Ms. PinkieTheko (PT)-Theko2018@54Ms. SelebogoMeloa (SM)Greenleaf Waste Managementselebogom@greenleafwaste.co.zaadmin@greenleafwaste.co.za55Mr. GautaMogomane (GM)Property Institutegautam@vodamail.co.za56Mr. LihleMqayi (LM)Rose FoundationLihle.mqayi@.za57Mr. DoctorDubos (DD)Siyaphumelela Co-Operative siyaphumelelaprojects@58Mr. DominicNyokana (DN)MCLMdominicnyokana@.za59Mr. MphoKadi (MK)GDARDMpho.Kadi@.za60Ms. AnnahMabesela (AM)Greenleaf Waste Managementmabeselama@61Ms. MolebohengMabaso (MM)Greenleaf Waste ManagementMolebohengpmabaso@62Ms. MapuleKoloba (MK)Itsoseng W.Project Qoqa Projectkolobame@63Ms. MalesotseMakgalemele (MM)GDARDMalesotse.Makgalemele@.za64Ms. MatshidisoShabangu (MS)Annikie’s recyclingMatshidisoShabangu@65Mr.SiyabongaNzima (SN)Annikie’s recycling-66Ms. JanetSibeko (JS)Bonani Okuhle-67Mr. EdgarKgatlhe (EK)Itsoseng Woman’s Projectedgarlesiba@68Mr. TodaniMunzhedzi (TM)GDARDTodani.Munzhedzhi@.za69Mr. Joel Phalo (JP)Anniki Mdede Mokoenaphalojoel@70Ms. NtombiMkhonza (NM)Bonani OkuhleMergeret5@71Ms. Emely Ngema (EN)Bonani Okuhle-72Ms. BelindaLombard (BL)Bokashi Branbelinda@bokashibran.co.za73Ms. LeratoMakube (LM)Eco carelerato@ecocare.africa74Mr. MphoMohale (MM)City of EkurhuleniMpho.mohale@.za75Mr Stephen Mokoena (SM)Gap TB TradingStephenmokoena68@76Ms. HarrietMatjila (HM)Makhabisi Recyclingmakhabisirecycling@77Ms. IsabelHartebeest (IH)Makhabisi Recyclingmakhabisirecycling@78Mr. T.Lekoma (TL)DTI TLekoma@.za79Ms. LeratoLukhele (LL)GDARDLerato.Lukhele@.za80Ms. ZingisaSmale (ZS)GDARDZingisa.Smale@.za81Ms. JabulileMngomezulu (JM)Motswako Community ProjectMotswako Community82Ms. NoeleneZulu (NZ)GDARDNoelene.Zulu@.za83Mr. Bafana Radebe (BR)Bafo TradingsBafo.tradings@84Ms. MamphoSelokomaBustque Recyclingmampho@bustqueholdings.co.za85Mr. TakalaniMalivha (TM)GDARDJonathan.Malivha@.za86Mr. Ian Gwebu (IG)RTIIgwebu9@ItemStatus / ActionsResponsible InstitutionNational Anthem: AllThe Programme Director Mr. Emmanuel Takalani welcomed everyone present in the forum.The forum was opened with the national anthem followed by a word of prayer.2. Welcome and Introductions: Ms. Salphina Bilankulu (SB) – Pollution and Waste Management: GDARD SB welcomed everybody and requested everyone to introduce themselves indicating their names and organisations. She highlighted the purpose of the forum:To strengthen co-operative governance on waste management in the Province.To present a communication platform between GDARD and Local Government, Industries and Non-Governmental Organisations on waste management issues.To share information on waste management best practices; andTo provide platform for networking.3. Minutes of the previous meeting: Ms. Lindokuhle Njoko (LN) – Pollution and Waste Management: GDARD LN went through the minutes of the previous meeting - 20th of September 2018 and indicated that the minutes will be sent to stakeholders to provide comments and corrections.She indicated that the Department will send the minutes to the stakeholders for corrections and comments before 07 December 2018.Matters arising for noting and actions:GDARD promised to upload the Q2 waste management forum presentation, unfortunately the scriber was not aware of the action. The Q3 presentations will therefore be uploaded to our website .za. There was a question to the Department on the issuing of the tuck-tucks to waste co-operatives. The tuck-tuck project was launched to assist co-operatives with tuck-tucks in their collection and transportation of waste recyclables. The project however was, and continues to be managed by the office of the Acting DDG and not by the Pollution and Waste Management Directorate. Any enquiries and comments arising from or any outstanding matters on the project, stakeholders can email to Salphina.Bilankulu@.za. These enquiries/ comments will be consolidated for the office of the Acting DDG`s action. 4. Feedback from waste management engagements: Ms. Zingisa Smale (ZS) – Pollution and Waste Management: GDARDZS appreciated the number and the growth on the attendance of the stakeholders.ZS highlighted the engagements she had with other stakeholders: Launch of the 5th Gauteng City Region Observatory Report - It was held at the University of Johannesburg on the 13th of November 2018. It was found that there is a challenge with regard to waste management within the province. Emfuleni local municipality was mentioned as one of the municipalities that needed urgent assistance as far as waste management is concerned. Industry Waste Management Plan – she was invited on the 16th of November 2018 together with DEA in Pretoria. The meeting was for the preliminary evaluation on Industry Waste Management Plans.On the 21st of November 2018 - there was a dialogue on micro plastics with academic researchers, DEA and other stakeholders. It was found that there is a challenge with the management of micro plastics. The challenge with micro plastics is that they are small and the treatment plants are not designed to handle such waste, therefore, the micro plastics can be found in water bodies. An argument was raised to say that these plastic serves the economy and the industry must be protected. There was also a plea to prioritise the plastic industry and DEA to identify all other types of waste that affect human health and well-being. On the 22nd of November 2018 - there was a meeting at DEA in Pretoria. The meeting was about the South African Waste Information System (SAWIS). It appeared during the meeting that reporting in the (SAWIS) system is not functioning as it should be. Companies are not reporting waste as they should and reporting reports are not keeping reports as they should. She encouraged companies to keep records and must keep track of their documents as proof that they are reporting in the system. She encouraged all stakeholders to report in the SAWIS system (National) as well as in the GWIS system (Gauteng).Why these two systems? - We want to know as a province as to how much waste is diverted from the landfill sites. Up to November 2018 we reported 42% diverted, 57.9% was landfilled. This is an improvement from 2017. She encouraged municipalities to assists waste cooperatives and waste actors to divert waste from landfills. In terms of the GWIS system, the system was upgraded and the terms of reference was sent. 5. Chemicals in the environment and workplace: Ms. Lisa Blass (LB) – JJR AttorneysShe talked about the proposed regulations in the Department of Labour.There is a draft regulation from the Department of Labour that highlights that the safety data sheets are based on the globally harmonised system. The Department of Labour now recommends that the packaging, labelling and information on products must excludes all the environmental hazards from the data sheet yet DEA has included all the hazards, that is physical, health and environmental hazards.She mentioned that there is a cross-over with chemicals in the DEA and other industries.There is a national concern on the amount of dust and chemicals in our working environments.So now we have a situation where the two Departments are splitting the hazards.It is imperative that the safety data sheet is the same for both the Departments.She urged stakeholders to submit their comments and recommendation to lisa@jjrinc.co.za, regarding the exclusion of the environmental hazards by the Department of Labour.Concerns, Questions and AnswersMr Neil Brink (NB)- EnviroservThe Department of Labour will be using the purple book, DHSS system is in version 7 and the waste Act in is 3 or 4 version which is incorporated into the SANS standards. The concern is that we will be regulating the same substance which is waste. The SANS codes will be relevant and we will be in conflict with the requirements of the Department of Labour.Ms. Zingisa Smale (ZS) - GDARDWhenever there is a chemical that can affect our health, we cannot keep silent. We need to ensure that the human health is protected.Ms. Lehlohonolo Mphakathi (LM) - Qondubuhle SA (Pty) LtdIndicated that she was very pleased by the presentation. Air quality is a problem in the province. It is better to have one document with all the regulations. She would like to participate and contribute to the recommendations and comments as far as the regulations are concerned.Ms. Maureen Rabambi (MR) - GDARDCurrently on the Air quality Act, the Department is revising category 4 and 5 which entails inorganic chemicals and combustion facilities. After the revision, we will present at our gala dinner with all the municipalities in Gauteng. 6. Presentation by Mr. Ntokozo Motha (NM) – Siyaphumelela Projects on Support from GDARD: Siyaphumelela Projects started in 2010 with 11 members and currently has 5 members.The cooperative does separation at source and collects cans, plastics, glass, bottles and paper.He applauded PIKITUP for giving them land to operate on and have been in partnership from 2012.He also applauded GDARD with the support of recycling equipment.Challenges in recycling There is no money in recyclingMoney goes projected to the wrong buy-back centresWrong approach from the Government and lack of financial managementConcerns, Questions and AnswersMr. Sifiso Mnchunu (SM) – Lakwisha HoldingsHe applauded the presenter for the good presentation on recycling and buy-back centres.7. Presentation by Ms. Lerato Makube (LM) – Eco-care Holdings (Pty) Ltd on Opportunities for Greening our Communities: LM mentioned that:Eco-care buy-back centre started in 2014.In 2018, it was a mini MRF with approximately 550 sqm warehouse in a 1?000 sqm erf.Processes plastics, paper and glass with 10 employees.In November 2014, the facility was only a small buy-back centre with a platform scale.November 2017, they moved into a bigger warehouse for the recycling operations.In June 2018, a weighbridge was constructed and installed.In August 2018, they dispatched their first load of cardboards.They collect recyclables from waste pickers and in landfills.Regardless of the progress, there are some challenges which include mechanical breakdown of machinery and vehicles and strikes by workers.Concerns, Questions and AnswersMr. Mpho Mohale (MM) – City of EkurhuleniI would like to engage with Eco-care to formalise waste pickers at landfill sites. Answer - LMFormalising waste pickers is a good initiative but needs to be based on a long-term version.Mr. Ntokozo Motha (NM) – Siyaphumelela ProjectsHe congratulated the presenter for the work well done. He mentioned that the issues on the landfill sites are not new to the government (i.e. no protective equipment, squatter camps and harassment), thus measures must be taken to resolve them.Mr. Sifiso Mchunu (SM) – Lakwisha HoldingsHe congratulated Eco-care for such a success in the waste management space. He indicated that, on the issue of formalising waste pickers, it is better to follow the private and public participation.Ms. Selebogo Meloa (SM) - Greenleaf waste managementHe congratulated Eco-care for such a presentation as the waste management industry is dominated by males and few females.Ms. Zingisa Smale (ZS) – GDARDShe congratulated Eco-care for such a success and the stakeholders at large.She urged municipalities to allocate land to waste actors for the purpose of recycling and waste management.She also encouraged stakeholders to continue practicing waste recycling for the benefit of our environment and the landfills.8. Presentation by Mr. Ellington Gili (EG) – Merafong Recycling Project on Support from GDARD: EG mentioned that:The project started in 2012 with 25 tons of waste.It was in conjunction with the Harmony, Sibanye and Anglo-American companies.The companies where looking for young people to participate in recycling.They conducted a door to door campaign and purchased t-shirts for the community to inform the community about the recycling project.By that time, recycling was mostly conducted in the landfill sites and not within the communities.They became mobile they moved around the community with a scale in a bakkie, so to weigh the recyclable materials.They managed to collect 25 - 100 tons. Their partners were happy with the progress. The problem started when they had to sell 67 tons. They realised that some material was stolen, that is 33 tons.Pricing is a problem in the recycling industry and in a way they lost customers and their partners.As a means to revive themselves, they embarked on separation at source in every household in town.They gave each household plastic bags for recyclables and it was unfortunate that their idea was let down by waste pickers who were opening the bags on the street searching for recyclables.They then received assistance from GDARD where they got 10 cages, a granulator, 5 tons scale and a glass crusher.Every month they recycled 20 tons of cardboards and they then started to collect wood from minesThey then developed a strategy through the involvement of the older people whereby they gave freebies to children who collect bottles for them.What they have realised in the waste management industry is that there is still racism. Prices are sometimes charged based on skin colour.Concerns, Questions and AnswersMs. Zingisa Smale (ZS) – GDARDShe mentioned that it is a sad experience that after so many years in our democracy we can still deal with racism. She urged stakeholders to report such incidences to the Department. She asked stakeholders to send their concerns or queries regarding racism and unfair pricing to Emmanuel Takalani or email Emmanuel.Takalani@.za. 9. Presentation by Mr. Sithembiso Khalishwayo (SK) - K1 Recycling Waste Management Solutions on K1 recycling by the villagers for the village:– SK mentioned that:K1 Recycling was started in 2009 and it was formally registered as a business in 2011.K1 Recycling is a waste management solutions provider, their main focus is in plastic recycling.Challenges in our community includes:UnemploymentClimate ChangeHazardous EnvironmentK1 Recycling found treasure in trash and started as a waste picker in 2009.He started noticing waste everywhere in his township of Katlehong.Having been unemployed for five years with a wife and a child to feed, he decided to start collecting plastic waste.It was very tough in the beginning because of competition and the conditions were tough.It’s a good thing that he started it because 18 months into collecting, he spotted a potential gap in the market.One of the challenges of collecting waste was transporting it to the buy-back centres that were far because there were none located in the township and that’s when he noticed there was an opportunity to become a transporter of the waste collected.Since he wasn’t formally employed, he was ineligible for a loan so he had to convince his wife to take out a R40 000 loan to buy a second-hand bakkie that he could use for transporting.He was able to secure the buy-in from fellow collectors who agreed to support him and he started being the middle-man between the collectors and buy-back centres.His business model offered convenience for collectors because they were able to offload their material without having to travel long distances. The trade-off for them however was that he would buy the material at a reduced price.His initial earnings were not great, but on a good day when he managed to make R500 from the collections, it was a victory – no matter how small.Soon he stumbled onto his next challenge – storing the waste material.He started storing bags in a relative’s yard, but the volumes were quickly becoming too much for his relative to handle.At the same time he heard about the SAB Kickstart entrepreneurship programme, he applied and was accepted to participate in a two week boot-camp training course that taught him how to draw up a business plan.This was the turning point in his journey as an entrepreneur because he gained valuable insights into operating a business and he says that it opened his eyes to bigger possibilities.After being rejected by several governmental funding bodies, he approached Anglo American SA’s Enterprise Development and Investment Fund, who gave him a chance.He was able to secure funding to start a buy-back centre in the township and purchase two trucks – an 8 ton and 4 ton truck. His buy-back centre currently collects over 80 tons of waste per month, with an annual turnover of R2 million and he has more than 1000 collectors who supply him with material, the majority of which are women and their children. He says that 90% of the people who collect for him are women while the rest are the children of people he used to collect waste with in the early days.His focus has now shifted to the processing element of his business. He has undergone training on processing and he’s currently owning a plastic pellets processing plant. The plant process 120 tonnes of plastic per month.His most important piece of advice for entrepreneurs is to never stop believing in yourself and your idea.If you have an idea just do it no matter what other people might think or say. I took that first step and one thing led to another.Concerns, Questions and AnswersMs. Lerato Makube (LM) – Eco-care Holdings (Pty) LtdShe commented that both she and K1 Recycling are from the same beneficiary which is DEA. She encouraged stakeholders to find out support from SAB, JP Morgan and Transnet programs. Stakeholders must empower themselves and enrol to enterprise programmes. 10. Community based contractors and co-operatives: Mr. Hudson Mboweni (HM) – City of Ekurhuleni HM mentioned that: City of Ekurhuleni took a decision to outsource waste management activities in several communities under its jurisdiction using a community based contracting model.Utilizing community based contractors to render services aligns with the strategic objectives set by the Municipality, as expressed in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). The desire to fulfilment of Economic Development of local communities through creation of Job Opportunities whilst allowing local communities to participate in the cleaning of their immediate environment the Ekurhuleni Waste Management Services invited suitably qualified Development Contractors experienced in rendering Waste Removal Services to appoint Community Based Contractors to render Comprehensive Refuse Removal Services.The contract was awarded for the period from 01 July 2016 until 30 June 2021.Six service delivery areas:Tembisa, Clayville, Olifantsfontein and MidstreamThokoza and PalmridgeKatlehong, Zonkizizwe, Spruitview and DukatholeVosloorus, Vila Liza, Dawn Park, Sunward Park, Dalpark, Freeway Park and all areas in Boksburg South of N17.Tsakane and LangavilleDaveyton and EtwatwaChallenges are:Vehicle availability and breakdownsLong turnaround time for tyres replacement, repairs and maintenance.Growth and development without expanding the resources to deal with it.Vacancies, absenteeism, time off policy, memorial services (Excess overtime) Illegal dumpingPoor education and awarenessUnderutilization of 240l bins (leading to placement of bags in open spaces and illegal dumping)General discipline at the DepotsThe development contractor is required to develop, train and empower community based contractors in the following:The management of the financial portfoliosThe payment of salaries and contributionsThe payment of vehicles and equipmentThe provision of maintenance funds for vehicles and equipmentThe payment of insuranceRelevant business management, administrative system, planning, etc.Human resources managementLegal mattersAppointment of Community Based Contractors:The Community Based Contractors are selected and appointed by the Development Contractor for each area (six areas in terms of the number of service points). Facilitation procurement of equipment for the Community Based Contractors (CBC`s).The Development Contractor will purchase the equipment or provide surety for the CBC’s.Transfer of ownership:The total ownership of the vehicle will be transferred to the CBC’s at the end of the fourth year of this contract.All purchased plant and equipment will have fully serviced maintenance plans for the duration of the contract.Training and management of community based contractorsThe Development Contractor will in consultation with a Registered Institute develop training and Development Materials which shall include acquisition of NQF Level 6 (360 credits) or accreditation at the end of the fourth year of the Project.Benefits for CBCs and co-operativesTraining and developmentAcquisition of new equipment and business Entrepreneurship skillsFinancial sustainabilityExperience and growth New relationships and business networksAchievements:Improved awarenessReduced waste volumes to landfill from the areas since inception.Consistent and reliable/dependable serviceReduction of illegal dumping hot spotsDevelopment of community based contractors and recycling co-operativesCleaner and greener environmentJob creation and poverty alleviation CSI projectsSchools support programs (back to school campaigns, food gardens and bursary schemes)Car washCommunity parks11. Municipality Announcements Mr. Dominic Nyokana - Mogale City Municipality He appreciated the support they received from GDARD with regard to trolleys and the ThumaMina clean-up campaign that was organised by the ward councillors.12. Industry Reports and AnnouncementsMs. Bronwyn Jones – Bokashi Bran She reported on the food waste summit and presentation on the importance of diverting food waste from the landfill. She asked to present in our next waste management forum.Ms. Ntombozuko Bekwa – PikitupIf there is any co-operative that needs a buyer of Polystyrene can liaise with Pikitup so that they can connect the person with a company that takes polystyrene. Any further enquiries, can email: ntombozukob@pikitup.co.za.Ms. Smangele Dlamini – GDARDIf there is anyone who happens to know a facility that recycles diapers or disposal nappies can email the name of the facility to Salphina.Bilankulu@.za.Mr. Emmanuel Takalani – GDARDIf you happen to see and know a recycling facility in your community, please inform us so that we can support them.If there is anyone who wants to present in our next forum, please let us know.13. General/AOBNone14. Vote of thanks: Mr. Jonathan Malivha (JM)- Pollution and Waste Management: GDARDJM thanked everyone who was present and appreciated all the presenters.Lunch at 14:00GDARD GDARD ................
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