Knysna officials warned to clean up sewage spills, or face criminal charges
Knysna officials warned of criminal charges over sewage spills, as Western Cape government intervenes to address service delivery issues.
Knysna municipal officials could face criminal charges if sewage spills are not resolved, the provincial government has warned. Western Cape Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell said that pre-directives issued to the municipality over sewage spills had now become directives.
"If the agreed interventions and progress are not forthcoming, criminal charges against the responsible officials and council members will have to be considered," he added.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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