Cape Town Sewage Dispute

Cape Town faces a major environmental and public health crisis, with ActionSA alleging the city has discharged billions of litres of untreated sewage into the ocean, violating its permits. Simultaneously, the Western Cape is grappling with rising measles and diphtheria outbreaks, directly linked to declining childhood vaccination rates. These parallel emergencies reveal systemic failures in critical municipal and provincial health safeguards. The situation underscores an urgent need for transparent environmental compliance and a robust public health intervention to protect both the marine ecosystem and vulnerable communities.Continue Reading