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Msunduzi municipality

SAHRC — decades into democracy Pietermaritzburg can’t blame ageing infrastructure for water woes

South Africa

SAHRC — decades into democracy Pietermaritzburg can’t blame ageing infrastructure for water woes

By Benita Enoch

eThekwini warned of criminal charges over ‘Poo Lagoon’ pollution as Dusi Canoe Marathon kicks off

South Africa

eThekwini warned of criminal charges over ‘Poo Lagoon’ pollution as Dusi Canoe Marathon kicks off

By Tony Carnie

What a dump: Pietermaritzburg’s disastrous landfill site continues to give the council and residents a headache

South Africa

What a dump: Pietermaritzburg’s disastrous landfill site continues to give the council and residents a headache

By Lungi Langa

Toxic times: Smouldering, chaotic landfill site a serious health hazard, say Eastern Cape’s Komani residents

South Africa

Toxic times: Smouldering, chaotic landfill site a serious health hazard, say Eastern Cape’s Komani residents

By Tembile Sgqolana

Pietermaritzburg: My city, my shame

South Africa

Pietermaritzburg: My city, my shame

By Sandisiwe Shoba

Pietermaritzburg: The bad municipality malaise

South Africa

Pietermaritzburg: The bad municipality malaise

By Derek Alberts