In the various complaints received, it was alleged that the sewerage spillages and/or the inadequate treatment of waste water violated the affected communities’ right to an environment that is not harmful to their health and well-being (section 24 of the Constitution), as well as the affected communities’ right to clean water (section 27 of the Constitution).
In order to investigate these complaints at a systemic level, the Commission launched a provincial inquiry into sewerage spillages and waste water treatment challenges in Mpumalanga. The first leg of the inquiry took the form of hearings.
The second leg of the inquiry will take the form of site inspections at the affected municipalities. The inspections will take place as follows:
|
DATE |
MUNICIPALITY |
AREAS |
TIME |
|
12 March 2019 |
Lekwa Local Municipality |
· Rooikopen · Greater Sakhile · Extension 8 · Standerton Waste Water Treatment Plant |
10:00 – 15:00 |
|
19 March 2019 |
Govan Mbeki Local Municipality |
· Embalenhle · Leandra |
10:00 – 15:00 |
|
22 March 2019 |
Nkomazi Local Municipality |
· Malelane · Komatipoort |
10:00 - 15:00 |
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For further information or enquiries, please contact: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Manager, Mr. E Mokonyama (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 013 – 752 5890/078 670 4360).