Biodiversity Conservation Watch Swimming against the tide of sewage: Standerton sanfus stir up action An intrepid band of activist-athletes are drawing attention to a pressing pollution problem Written by RR March 22, 2021November 18, 2021
Uncategorized Tracking Covid in sewers helps in virus fight The Sars-Cov-2 virus has been detected in a number of wastewater treatment plants in KwaZulu-Natal. Fatima Khan reports on how researchers are turning this to good use. Written by RR February 28, 2021November 15, 2021
Conservation Watch Environment Civil action could address Mdloti river pollution Sick Durban river spoils popular recreational lagoon Written by rovingreporters February 3, 2020May 29, 2020
Environment Ocean Watch Authorities pooh-pooh claims of faecal contamination at an Umhlanga beach as hundreds hit by gastro Scores of holidaymakers have reported that they contracted a gastro bug after swimming at Umhlanga’s Bronze Beach. But authorities say the lurgy wasn’t in the seawater, writes Fatima Khan. First published by Daily Maverick Holidays and runny tummies go together like New Year’s Eve and hangovers. But after hundreds of fun-seekers fell ill in Umhlanga […] Written by rovingreporters January 16, 2020November 15, 2021
Environment Ocean Watch System failure: sewage spill shuts Durban beaches Bathing has been banned in South Africa’s surf city, writes Fred Kockott. This report was updated on 11 May. Written by fredkockott May 10, 2019October 15, 2019