City residents hail cleanup of eyesore

MANY residents of eThekwini have expressed their gratitude for the city's recent initiatives to clean up the notorious Che Guevara Road, where vagrants have congregated continuously, causing fear and concern for locals and motorists alike.

- SIPHO JACK

Over the weekend, the Durban Metro Police Service (DMPS) made yet another attempt to restore law and order along an important stretch of road that links the city with areas like Glenwood and Umbilo.

Their action came as calls to deal decisively with Che Guevera’s vagrant issues gathered momentum, as the area had also become a den for criminals and drug-users, and left many motorists with the inconvenience of finding alternate routes.

Brian Simelane, a resident living in close proximity to Che Guevara Road, shared his appreciation for the city’s efforts.

“The road had become what I would describe as a ‘pigsty environment.

“It was not just unwelcoming for residents but also tarnished the city’s image.

The city wants to attract tourists and businesses to downtown; how can they do so in places like this?,” asked Simelane.

He welcomed the city’s prioritisation of the situation, noting its importance for community well-being and economic revitalisation.