‘Vulgar’ promotes clean environment in Maramba-Pfungwe

UPON leaving Mutawatawa Growth Point towards Pfungwe in Mashonaland East province, a newcomer cannot believe the neatly erected posts inscribed with unprintable words.

In a move meant to deal with open defecation in the area, the locals, in conjunction with non-governmental organisations, erected sign posts inscribed “Dhodh* Mutoilet” (to mean human excreta in the toilet), to encourage people to desist from the bad habit of using the bush as toilet.

Some of the posters carry explicit language to discourage open defecation.

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