Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has applauded Khaya Arts Productions for taking part in clean-up and anti-drug abuse awareness campaigns held at the Tshabalala Open Arena on Friday.
The campaigns dubbed Bukeka Bulawayo were held under the theme, A Clean mind, A Clean Environment and Healthy Body.
The event kick-started with residents cleaning the area before live performances from Khaya Arts Productions members.
In a speech read on his behalf by ward 11 councillor Ntombizodwa Khumalo, Coltart said it was everyone's duty to ensure the environment was clean.
”Cleanliness is next to godliness and it inspires a sense of pride and ownership in our city. It is the duty of each and every one of us to instil this mindset in every resident of Bulawayo, young and old,” Coltart said.
“Our environment is our home, it is where we live, work and play. A clean environment is not just a matter of aesthetics, it is a matter of health and safety. By keeping our streets and public spaces clean, we reduce the spread of diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea, improve air quality and create a more pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. "
The event was graced by representatives from Kingdom Blue, Tshabalala Residents Association, Environmental Management Agency and Ingutsheni Hospital.
Khaya Arts Productions director, Future Dube said the purpose of the event was to encourage residents of the City of Bulawayo to uphold the habit of cleanliness.
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Other performers at the event included Macala and his dancers, Ras Taken, Khami Prison Group, Ezamachazment, Lucy the Poet and King Addiza.
