Environment Silver lining to Dusi pollution calamity? Durban-Pietermaritzburg river pollution a microcosm of nationwide water pollution control failures First published by GroundUp by Tony Carnie Sometimes, a really bad dose of pollution news can turn out to be good news. Huh? How could another massive oil and chemical spill into one of the country’s most frequently polluted river systems possibly be seen […] Written by rovingreporters November 14, 2019May 29, 2020
Environment Rush to save KZN’s uMsunduzi river after disastrous toxic spill The race is on to save the uMsunduzi River in KwaZulu-Natal after a massive, toxic spill of oil and caustic soda from Willowton Oil turned the river into a soapy mess, choking oxygen supplies to fish, plants, invertebrates and other aquatic life. FRED KOCKOTT reports First published by Daily Maverick Appointed by the Willowton Group […] Written by rovingreporters August 27, 2019November 14, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment DEA gets tough on Mdloti River pollution “Get your act together,” warns DEA First published by Sunday Tribune eThekwini municipality and Verulam’s Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) could face criminal prosecution if they do not effectively address recent causes of faecal pollution of the Mdloti river, writes Fred Kockott So says national spokesman for the Department of Water and Sanitation, Sputnik Ratau. […] Written by rovingreporters February 15, 2017January 28, 2020