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sewage crisis

Our water crisis is a tinderbox
Editorial
/ 3 March 2024

Our water crisis is a tinderbox

Sewage pollution has harrowing consequences for human health, such as waterborne pathogens like cholera, salmonella, typhoid and hepatitis

By Editorial
Sewage crisis means Vaal water lettuce is here to stay
The Green Guardian
/ 6 February 2024

Sewage crisis means Vaal water lettuce is here to stay

Desperate residents have removed the alien plant by hand, but a scientist says this is like treating a brain tumour with Panado

By Mandisa Nyathi
Effluent Warrenton: ‘Our town is worth saving’
The Green Guardian
/ 2 October 2021

Effluent Warrenton: ‘Our town is worth saving’

Warrenton’s residents live in sewage mess and battle with chronic water delivery problems

By Sheree Bega and M&G Data Desk
Gauteng’s most vital resource irreparably damaged – SAHRC
The Green Guardian
/ 19 February 2021

Gauteng’s most vital resource irreparably damaged – SAHRC

Commission’s long-awaited report into Vaal sewage crisis finds widespread non-compliance by the government

By Sheree Bega
Government passed the buck on Vaal pollution for too long —panel
The Green Guardian
/ 19 February 2021

Government passed the buck on Vaal pollution for too long —panel

The Human Rights Commission’s report on the river’s sewage crisis reveals the lawlessness of the state

By Sheree Bega

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