‘Must be AI’ – Informal Cape dumping ground transformed into community park
· The South African
Dunoon’s Thandabantu Park has been transformed from a dumping ground into a vibrant community space, complete with play areas and green lawns.
The park, previously used for illegal dumping and even sand mining, has been restored and upgraded through a joint effort involving the City of Cape Town and private partners.
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The site now features green lawns, palm trees, play equipment and outdoor gym facilities, offering residents a safer and more welcoming space.
The dramatic turnaround has gained attention online, with before-and-after images of the park creating a real buzz.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis praised the project, saying: “This is the dignity we want to bring to everyone.”
From dumping ground to community space
The park was originally intended as a safe play area but had fallen into neglect over time.
It has now been cleared of waste and redeveloped into a functioning community hub for families and children.
Community activist Zee Ngcambu welcomed the changes, thanking the City for giving “Dunoon another fair chance”.
However, not all reactions have been positive, with some social media users questioning the project and calling it a “political stunt”.
Others couldn’t believe the transformation and called out the Mayor’s video for being artificial intelligence (AI).
Final touches complete at park
City officials, including Mayco Member for Community Services and Health Francine Higham, recently visited the park in Dunoon to oversee final upgrades.
These included painting the surrounding fence and completing finishing touches alongside City teams and local residents.
The project forms part of broader efforts to improve public spaces in Cape Town and restore neglected areas in communities.