Since 2017, the Department of Water and Sanitation has been receiving complaints of raw sewage flowing in the streets of Naledi Local Municipality, which is under Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality. The raw sewage spillage has also affected the nearby farms and also polluted the adjacent Blesbok Spruit tributary. The municipality was also ordered to immediately cease their usage of furrows to direct the flow of raw sewage. A company was appointed by the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality to operate and manage the Vryburg WWTW. It was also observed that a trench or a furrow was dug to channel the raw sewage into the open environment, which may cause health hazards for the community.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 26, 2020 13:57 UTC