Resources
City of Johannesburg’s Polling Report: Residents’ Thoughts and perceptions on air quality.
City of Johannesburg’s Vehicle Emissions Control Strategy and Action Plan April 2021.
Breathe for change: Take action and don’t forget to spread the word
Polluted air can carry tiny particles and gases that damage your lungs, heart, and brain over time.
Johannesburg faces significant air quality challenges, particularly in winter months when domestic heating and waste burning intensify.
The manual will define terms used within the industry and give an overview of the entire recycling industry.
Stop burning waste – burning waste releases toxic smoke that affects the lungs and the air.
Youth voices for clean air,
health and environmental
justice.
Regulation Gazette No. 10177 Vol. 729, 31 March 2026, No. 54440
City of Johannesburg (2021). Climate Action Plan. EISD, City of Johannesburg. March 2021.













