According to media reports, the lake is dark and heavily polluted, covered by an almost shiny, oily layer and stench of hydrogen sulphide is almost unbearable.
The inspection will take place as follows:
Date: 15 February 2022
Time: 09:30
Venue: Wemmer Pan Lake, Rosettenville, Johannesburg South
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For further information or enquiries, please contact: SAHRC Gauteng Provincial Head, Mr. Buang Jones (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) on 078 617 0476 or Gauteng Admin Assistant & Human Rights Monitor, Ms. Nomfundo Mamogale (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) on 076 609 6502
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Media Advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission to conduct site inspection of the Wemmer Pan Lake following allegations of environmental pollution
14 February 2022
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tomorrow, the South African Human Rights Commission, Gauteng Provincial Office will be conducting a site inspection of the Wemmer Pan Lake in Johannesburg. This follows allegations of environmental pollution and raw sewage pouring into the lake.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tomorrow, the South African Human Rights Commission, Gauteng Provincial Office will be conducting a site inspection of the Wemmer Pan Lake in Johannesburg. This follows allegations of environmental pollution and raw sewage pouring into the lake.
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