Gauteng sewage has shown high rates of Covid-19 for three weeks: Other hotspots are Gqeberha and Cape Town Source: GroundUp News. Limpopo villagers have to buy their drinking water: Taps stopped working in Mabendenge five years ago Source: GroundUp News. Why Covid-19 vaccines should be compulsory: Source: GroundUp News. Protesters open assault case, alleging municipal official pepper-sprayed them: Protesting unemployed security guards were demanding jobs with the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Gauteng sewage has shown high rates of Covid-19 for three weeks – News from GroundUp
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Missionvale residents battle with rivers of sewage – Gqeberha in the News
Missionvale residents battle with rivers of sewage: Fed-up Missionvale residents are desperate for the Gqeberha municipality to do something about ongoing sewerage leaks which have resulted in raw sewage seeping into their yards and homes. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Crew on two vessels test positive at Gqeberha port: At least 16 crew members from two vessels docked at the Gqeberha harbour have tested positive for Covid-19. This is according to health department spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo, … [Read more...] about Missionvale residents battle with rivers of sewage – Gqeberha in the News
“We will celebrate Christmas in sewage again” – News from GroundUp
“We will celebrate Christmas in sewage again”: Philippi families have been struggling with overflowing drains for a year Source: GroundUp News. Illegally occupied RDP houses go on sale: City of Ekurhuleni says court ordered eviction to proceed pending the end of lockdown Source: GroundUp News. What this municipality hadn’t done in years, Gift of the Givers did in just three days: Water quality still has to be tested, but Eastern Cape villages now have boreholes Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about “We will celebrate Christmas in sewage again” – News from GroundUp
Philippi community protests over river of sewage – News from GroundUp
Philippi community protests over river of sewage: City of Cape Town says cable theft at pump station to blame Source: GroundUp News. Hanover Park’s joggers: Young and old exercise daily to keep their spirits up during the pandemic Source: GroundUp News. Lockdown in pictures - Day 133: Recycling: Source: GroundUp News. Makhubele defends herself at Zondo Commission: Judge sees no conflict with her appointment while chairing PRASA board Source: GroundUp News. Call for freeze on … [Read more...] about Philippi community protests over river of sewage – News from GroundUp
Who wants to see Sewage running into the Swartkops River?
DA to inspect sewerage spill flowing into Swartkops river in Uitenhage Tomorrow, Friday 28 February 2020, DA NMB Spokesperson for Infrastructure and Engineering, Councillor Masixole Zinto, and Winterhoek Constituency Leader, MPL Marshall von Buchenroder, joined by Uitenhage DA Public Representatives, will conduct an oversight inspection in Uitenhage, where there is raw sewerage flowing into the Swartkops River. This specific spill has reportedly been flowing for more than a year, with raw … [Read more...] about Who wants to see Sewage running into the Swartkops River?
Makhanda News: Makhanda drowns in sewage – DA EC
Makhanda drowns in sewage - DA EC: As the municipal workers’ strike continues unabated in Makhanda, residents are being forced to live in conditions that are not even fit for animals. While severe water leakages continue to plague the ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. A countrywide water shortage is looming and government is mum on wastewater audit: Meanwhile, infrastructure failures, combined with drought, have led to severe water shortages in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, where taps run … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Makhanda drowns in sewage – DA EC
Makhanda News: Makhanda drowns in sewage – DA EC
Makhanda drowns in sewage - DA EC: As the municipal workers’ strike continues unabated in Makhanda, residents are being forced to live in conditions that are not even fit for animals. While severe water leakages continue to plague the ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. A countrywide water shortage is looming and government is mum on wastewater audit: Meanwhile, infrastructure failures, combined with drought, have led to severe water shortages in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, where taps run … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Makhanda drowns in sewage – DA EC
Uitenhage in the news: Living on the banks of a river of sewage
Living on the banks of a river of sewage: A river of sewage from a main sewer pipe runs past these houses in Duduza, KwaNobuhle. Photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane Residents of Duduza, Uitenhage, have declared their area a disaster zone. A river of sew... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Local, in my area and near by Gerhard Avenue Scheepershoogte Uitenhage Eastern Cape South Africa: Capitec Bank is a retail bank in South Africa that provides its clients with banking products that will save them … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Living on the banks of a river of sewage
A plea for help from the Zwartkops Conservancy
Dear Residents The Swartkops River is an extremely important estuary, destined to become an international Ramsar Wetland; 18 megalitres of raw sewage per week has flowed into the Swartkops River during the past three months, turning the River into a major ecological nightmare and a massive health hazard to surrounding communities; the solution is to fund a competent organization to redesign and replace the sewage infrastructure in Nelson Mandela Bay to international standards. Click here … [Read more...] about A plea for help from the Zwartkops Conservancy
Raw Sewage Flows into Swartkops River
Dear MyPE See the Youtube video of the latest break in the sewerage pipe from Motherwell. The sewage is flowing down into the Markman Canal which enters the Swartkops in the Brickfields area. The flow is at least 1200 liters per min. This is all flowing past the poor Aloes Community on its way to the Swartkops. This is at least the 10th break in this 1Km section of the pipeline since October & sewage has been flowing off & on for most of this time. We have been reporting leaks … [Read more...] about Raw Sewage Flows into Swartkops River
Baakens River Sewage Blockages Cleared
I have been receiving numerous complaints from residents re sewage flowing into the Baakens River Valley. I have thus sent the following e-mail, yesterday, to all officials involved in the previous clean-up. "…All my previous e-mails during the past year refer. I have received the following e-mail from a very irate resident and have been receiving numerous similar e-mails since yesterday. We need action IMMEDIATELY to sort out this problem once and for all!!!! According to the Metro … [Read more...] about Baakens River Sewage Blockages Cleared
And the Sewage Came Down in Torrents
Hi Folks, Once again I have to report that the same sewer, in the Baakens Valley, that I have reported before, is once again overflowing. On an outing on Saturday, before the heavy rain shower, we came upon the gushing excrement. After the 18 May incident and the massive overflow in June, I was assured that it would be taken care of. Contrary to various promises and reports, nothing has been done to solve this problem. This is simply not acceptable. Many people are paid a good … [Read more...] about And the Sewage Came Down in Torrents
Ward 9 Councillor Update on Baakens River Spillage
I sent the following e-mail to the Metro re the sewage in the Baakens River "... I hereby request an urgent meeting with all roleplayers involved so that this situation can be investigated and a plan of action and way forward be decide on soonest. I expect a proposed date for said meeting within 24 hours of this e-mail otherwise I will have no alternative but to take further action." and received the following information from the Assistant Director: Wastewater Conveyance today after a … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Councillor Update on Baakens River Spillage
The Nondaba Chronicles – NMBM, Water and Pre-paid Electricity for Township Residents
After seeing the violent attacks on the Councillor's houses in Soweto this week, Nondaba and I had another little chat about water and electricity. I was bemoaning about the fact that with our dam levels sitting at an average total combined capacity of 84,3%, I felt that the NMBM was being extremely roguish by not removing the water restrictions. I then asked Nondaba if the residents, residing in the townships, need to pay for water? She replied; "Yes!" Nondaba then said; "What makes the … [Read more...] about The Nondaba Chronicles – NMBM, Water and Pre-paid Electricity for Township Residents
Ward Councillor Update on Baakens River Valley Sewage
Just to put everybody's mind at ease. I (Heinrich Muller) reported the spillage in the Baakens River to the Metro on 18 June 2011 when it was reported to me the first time and again on 20 and 21 June 2011 and have been following up ever since. I have since given feedback to the people who reported it to me on a regular basis and have also given information to The Herald and hope that they will convey the message to all via the newspaper (Don't worry Heinrich - MyPE will also do it's bit!). I … [Read more...] about Ward Councillor Update on Baakens River Valley Sewage
