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The Crocodile River rises near Dullstroom, flows through the Nelspruit industrial area, feeds the Lowveld’s farms and winds through the Kruger National Park en route to Mozambique. (Wikipedia)
CROCODILE RIVER POLLUTION

South Africa’s Crocodile River catchment turning into a ‘chemical cocktail’, warns researcher

Study reveals hidden contamination: pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and banned pesticides found

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
In many regions, human–water systems are already in a post-crisis state of failure. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
ANTIRETROVIRALS

Traces of ARVs in drinking water ‘harmless’ but can affect health over time

Pharmaceutical contaminants in water are a growing risk, warns the Water Research Commission

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
Klipspruit river is polluted by sewage and mine waste in Soweto (Delwyn Verasamy)
DIPALESENG MUNICIPALITY

Jail municipal officials responsible for pollution, say water experts

Taxpayer money will be used to pay the R160 million fine slapped on a Mpumalanga municipality

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read