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In a landmark ruling, the Bloemfontein High Court has ordered Free State officials to stop sewage pollution within 60 days and implement a financial recovery plan for the troubled Mafube Municipality, stating that 'people deserve better' after years of constitutional neglect.
A dispute between Lenasia neighbours over a cheese manufacturing business has reached a new turning point as the South Gauteng High Court has overturned a previous ruling on noise complaints and building alterations.
Explore the heart-wrenching journey of Clairwood residents as they fight to restore their once-thriving community, now plagued by industrial encroachment, crime, and crumbling infrastructure.
Discover how KwaZulu-Natal’s R59 million Invasive Alien Species Programme aims to restore ecological balance and promote socio-economic development through targeted plant clearing initiatives.
The City of uMhlathuze is intensifying efforts to combat air pollution in Richards Bay by pursuing criminal charges against offenders, following a report highlighting ongoing air quality challenges.
Residents of uMhlanga are demanding accountability from the eThekwini Municipality as sewage spills threaten local health and the environment, prompting calls for improved infrastructure transparency.
The uMngeni-uThukela Water Authority's ongoing water curtailments in eThekwini Municipality highlight the City's struggle with water management amidst significant losses in revenue
uMngeni-uThukela Water outlines a bold plan to invest over R15 billion in water infrastructure projects across KwaZulu-Natal, aiming to enhance water supply and wastewater treatment in the region
Donald Trump says sharks won’t be hurt by plastic straws as they ‘munch their way through the ocean’.
Verulam businesses are grappling with a persistent sewage leak that has disrupted operations and raised concerns about public health, as local officials struggle to find a solution.
Fynbos fish, some dating back 20 million years, are disappearing from South Africa’s rivers. Conservationists warn that without urgent action, these unique species could be lost forever.
eThekwini Municipality postpones a crucial media meeting regarding wastewater treatment works, as residents voice serious concerns about environmental impacts and service delivery.
eThekwini Municipality addresses concerns over a viral video, confirming that the black bags seen in the footage contained silt, not sewage, and clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident.
eThekwini Municipality is investigating allegations of illegal waste dumping in Mount Moreland Conservancy after a viral video raised concerns about sewage disposal. The municipality cautions against speculation while prioritising the health of residents.
eThekwini Ward 35 Councillor Bradley Singh reacts to a disturbing video of municipal workers allegedly dumping raw sewage in Mount Moreland Conservancy, raising serious concerns about environmental impact and accountability.
eThekwini Municipality urges residents to report sewage dumping incidents following a viral video that raises serious concerns about illegal waste disposal.
Hi E. coli levels have been found at some of Durban’s beaches resulting in their closure.
Project Blue was initiated after requests from concerned community members and water user groups and funding was community donation based with no single donor providing more than 20% of the project costs.
An independent investigation reveals alarming levels of E. coli and Enterococci contamination at Cape Town's beaches, prompting calls for improved sewage treatment and monitoring.
In a series of rigorous tests conducted between November 4 and December 6, 2024, concerned citizens found that nearly 40% of sampled beaches exceeded safety limits for E. coli and Enterococci; two common indicators of water contamination.
An independent investigation reveals alarming levels of E. coli and Enterococci contamination at Cape Town's beaches, prompting calls for improved sewage treatment and monitoring.
They found that these shards - which are now virtually everywhere in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat - are suspected of links to colon cancer and lung cancer.
Uvongo Beach and Lagoon are temporarily closed due to high E. coli levels, prompting public outcry and concerns for visitor safety.
Many governments advocated for all-encompassing remedies, such as restricting the production of plastic, while oil-producing countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait rejected these policies because they were worried about how it would affect their economies.