Residents of Sinoville have expressed their frustration over the growing number of illegal trolley pushers operating in the area, especially on Sefako Makgatho Drive.
They claim trolley pushers have hijacked the streets, endangered lives, and contributed to urban disorder.
Over the months, the suburban streets of Sinoville have become increasingly congested with unlicensed trolley operators transporting scrap, waste, and other items, often dangerously, down the busy roads.
Residents say this has spiralled out of control, causing traffic disruptions, damaging public infrastructure, and putting pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers at risk.
“It’s no longer safe to drive through certain parts of the neighbourhood.
“You will turn a corner and suddenly there’s a trolley on the curb, sometimes coming straight at you on the wrong side. It’s chaos,” said Hendrik Boshoff.
Boshoff said the trolley pushers, many of whom operate without any identification, permits or visible accountability, are not just a nuisance; they are a serious safety concern.
While some residents sympathise with economic desperation, most agree that the current situation is unsustainable.
“We understand people are trying to make a living. But it cannot come at the cost of our safety and public order.”
Ward 50 councillor Lenise Breytenbach said they have reported the issue to the Sinoville police numerous times.
“We’re fed up with trolley pushers taking over our roads, causing accidents, and disrupting our community. It’s time to take action,” said Breytenbach.
She said trolley pushers must be held accountable for reckless behaviour.
“They must ensure that operators have necessary permits and licences and that they are legally in the country,” she said.
Breytenbach said residents must continue reporting and supporting initiatives for road safety.
“There has to be a process to vet and regulate them, not just let anyone push a stolen supermarket trolley down a main road like it’s normal.
“Let’s reclaim our roads and bring safety back to our streets.”
Spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the metro has embarked on a process of identifying vacant plots where it could establish waste sorting conducted in an environmentally friendly manner.
Mashigo said the Environment and Agriculture Department has launched the Rekaofela Campaign to promote community involvement in eradication of illegal dumping, the use of waste receptacles approved by the city and maintaining a clean environment.
“The Environment and Agriculture Department, in collaboration with the Tshwane Metro Police Department, ensures the enforcement of the waste by-law by issuing fines to illegal dumping perpetrators, as well as recycling activities in unauthorised areas or spots.”
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