Notwithstanding the SAHRC’s findings pursuant to the Commission’s investigation in September, 2018, namely that: – the Emfuleni Municipality caused the sewage pollution of the Vaal, – the DWS and the DEFF had not been able to hold the Emfuleni Municipality accountable, – there was extensive non-compliance at all spheres of government, Compliance with the following […]
Rand Water’s progress reports in addressing the sewage pollution of the Vaal and the FSE’s comments
FSE’S COMMENTS ON THE VAAL INTERVENTION PLAN The FSE is a member of the Vaal Intervention Steering Committee. The first attached Report was presented during a meeting with the Deputy Minister (DM) of Water and Sanitation, DM Mahlobo to the Vaal Intervention Steering Committee on the 4th of February 2022 during the Section 63 Stakeholder Engagement […]
Government vs environmental group: the water war continues
Environmental group Federation for a Sustainable Environment (FSE) and the Department of Water Affairs continue to trade accusations in the media over the alleged pollution of major water catchment areas in Gauteng, following an investigation carried out by The New Age.