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Cape Town's coastal suburbs report over 1,000 sewer blockages caused by wet wipes

Cape Town's coastal suburbs are facing a sewer blockage crisis, with wet wipes identified as the main culprit. The City calls for residents to adopt better waste disposal habits to safeguard the environment.

News South Africa
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Joburg residents call for urgent action on ageing sewer infrastructure

Residents of Windsor West and East in Joburg face a sewage crisis due to ageing infrastructure and urbanisation, prompting local councillors and Johannesburg Water to confront mounting environmental and health challenges.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published