By Umamah Bakharia

The University of Johannesburg and the Gauteng Provincial Government has implemented a new system to tackle Gauteng’s mounting e-waste and ensure a cleaner environment.

This comes after Gauteng premier David Makhura mentioned in his State of the Province Address the establishment of a new system to manage e-waste in the province.

Finance and e-Government MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko speaks to Radio Islam on the e-waste project.

“This is a project that I love,” says Nkomo-Ralehoko.

‘E-Waste’- refers to discarded electronic devices that are utilised for reuse or refurbishments. The waste refers to computers, chargers, kettles, microwaves and many other products that stem from both households and offices.

The ‘e-wave’ that has been approved by the cabinet will be launched on 1 March at TVET colleges.

“So that they are able to do the same process of training young people in various regions,” says Nkomo-Ralehoko.

A few years ago, Kenya implemented the e-waste system that has helped create job opportunities for the youth.

Some of the drop-off sites: Tshwane at Park Center, Katlehong at the customer care centre, Alberton at the civic centre, and Orange Farm at the multi-purpose centre.

Referring to e-waste, Nkomo-Ralehoko says: “they can create more hazardous areas” and adds that the programme hopes this will protect citizens from illnesses caused by the e-waste.