KZN still awash in sewage as provincial government protects polluters
11 January 2022
The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes a decision by KZN Environmental Affairs MEC, Ravi Pillay and his Department, which essentially protects eThekwini Municipality from full scrutiny by not releasing pertinent documents relating to sewage pollution investigations.
The revelation comes in the form of a written parliamentary response by the MEC following questions by the DA. (view here)
The DA regards MEC Pillay’s stance as a slap in the face to the people of our province who have the right to know what is going on in many of KZN’s water ways. Instead, he has hidden behind National Legislation and – in this case – refused to disclose all contravention notices and investigative notes into the recent devastating Durban Harbour sewage spill.
The DA had asked for full disclosure in its long-term quest to hold municipalities, and their accounting officers responsible for bad maintenance, poor budgeting, and the destruction of the environment.