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
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