City accused of being 'ignorant’ about effluent at Monwabisi beach

For years, scientists and Capetonians living near the Kuils River have expressed concern that the sewage flowing into the river from a nearby wastewater treatment plant is both an environmental and health hazard. Now the issue has escalated in recent weeks and it’s alleged that the service provision by the City and delayed upgrades to its wastewater treatment works is to blame for effluent running into the water at Monwabisi Beach, a popular fishing spot.
To help us understand this further is UWC senior researcher Professor Leslie Petrik. We invited Mayco member for water and sanitation Xanthea Limberg but she is on leave. We will read her statement after the