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Water pollution

Addressing water pollution: Why imprisoning municipal managers won't solve South Africa's crisis

South Africa

Addressing water pollution: Why imprisoning municipal managers won't solve South Africa's crisis

By Michael Kidd and Melissa Strydom

Jail or fines coming for sewage pollution of waterways, deputy minister warns municipal officials

Our Burning Planet

Jail or fines coming for sewage pollution of waterways, deputy minister warns municipal officials

By Julia Evans

Tshwane's Hennops River turns green: algal blooms signal a growing environmental crisis

South Africa

Tshwane's Hennops River turns green: algal blooms signal a growing environmental crisis

By Tamsin Metelerkamp and Ethan van Diemen

From Blue Flag to brown water: Durban's coastal dilemma amidst sewage management failures

South Africa

From Blue Flag to brown water: Durban's coastal dilemma amidst sewage management failures

By Tony Carnie

Mpumalanga residents consider rates boycott to protest against endless water problems

Our Burning Planet

Mpumalanga residents consider rates boycott to protest against endless water problems

By Tony Carnie

Seeing Red: Water crisis should be SA government’s biggest priority, seminar told

Our Burning Planet

Seeing Red: Water crisis should be SA government’s biggest priority, seminar told

By Savannah Burns

It’s code red on the water quality of beaches around Cape Town ahead of peak holiday season

South Africa

It’s code red on the water quality of beaches around Cape Town ahead of peak holiday season

By Kristin Engel

Hopes for clean seawater rise after Durban agrees to (partial) takeover of overflowing sewage plants

South Africa

Hopes for clean seawater rise after Durban agrees to (partial) takeover of overflowing sewage plants

By Tony Carnie

Watchdogs call for criminal charges after UPL's contaminated water pours into Durban river – again

South Africa

Watchdogs call for criminal charges after UPL's contaminated water pours into Durban river – again

By Tony Carnie

Healing waters – a Centurion eco warrior’s journey from abuse to a mission to clean rivers

South Africa

Healing waters – a Centurion eco warrior’s journey from abuse to a mission to clean rivers

By Thom Pierce

Boil-before-drinking notice remains for Makhanda’s contaminated water

South Africa

Boil-before-drinking notice remains for Makhanda’s contaminated water

By Estelle Ellis

Paper industry giant Sappi coughs up R8m for sulphur gas crimes

South Africa

Paper industry giant Sappi coughs up R8m for sulphur gas crimes

By Tony Carnie