The Regional Manager, Mthuthuzeli Swartz, welcomed all those present. He also alluded to his Programme of Action and the importance of employee and community involvement in these activities.

Business Risk Manager, Natalie Taft, spoke briefly about safety precautions to be undertaken before embarking on the Clean-up  and Safety Awareness Campaign

Bongani Njobolwana from Prasa Cres, operating a blower as part of the clean-up operation

Contractors were also assisting by cutting the tall grass and bush surrounding the rail tracks and station

The Regional Manager together with Safety Ambassadors painting safety messages on the platform

The yellow line was also repainted as the ‘Stand behind yellow line’ message was clearly visible

A contractor painting the first coat on the vandalised waiting room wall

The Regional Manager removing graffiti from the waiting room wall

The station building exterior was given much needed attention and the roof was one of the focus areas

Painters in a cordoned off area continue to paint the exterior walls

UCV members from the area assisted in cleaning the platforms

Soccer Team (Safety Ambassadors) cleaning the platforms at the station

Station Marshals on the platforms were visibly ensuring Commuter Safety

UCV members, PRASA Cres and Metrorail employees handed out Rail Safety information to the surrounding communities

Community members were also made aware of the importance of their safety when crossing railway tracks

A Community member taking away some valuable Rail Safety Awareness information

A waiting room before the Clean-up initiative

After the hard work was completed

Tall grass and bush covered the surrounding areas of the station

The view after the grass and bush was trimmed down and cleared away

The Regional Manager posing with the Soccer Team (Safety Ambassadors) and UCV members after a long and hectic day

Meet the team that made the day a success. PRASA Cres, Metrorail and UCV members. Job well done heroes!