illegal dumping

A Forward-Thinking Strategy in Urban Waste Management: The Cape Town Example

Cape Town's Urban Waste Management Bylaw Enforcement Unit achieved unprecedented productivity in the 2023/24 financial year, issuing over 2,600 fines…

2 months ago

Navigating the Water-Laden Trails of Khayelitsha and Cravenby: A Narrative of Neglect and Tenacity

The flooding in Khayelitsha and Cravenby was caused by neglected stormwater infrastructure and illegal dumping, resulting in dangerous living conditions…

4 months ago

Cape Town’s Battle Against Illegal Dumping: A Struggle Affecting Infrastructure

Cape Town is struggling with illegal dumping, which damages the city's stormwater infrastructure during heavy rainfall. This careless behavior threatens…

5 months ago

A Tragic Tale of Poisoning in Khayelitsha: The Hazards of Illegal Dumping

In Khayelitsha, a township in Cape Town, South Africa, three children tragically lost their lives after ingesting a poisonous substance.…

1 year ago

Tackling Illegal Dumping: Cape Town’s Urban Waste By-law Enforcement Unit Steps Up

Illegal dumping has been a longstanding issue in Cape Town, costing the city a staggering R300 million annually. However, the…

1 year ago

Cape Town Winter Preparation Hindered by Illegal Dumping: A Comprehensive Overview

Illegal dumping in Cape Town is causing major problems for the city's annual Winter Preparation Programme. This initiative aims to…

1 year ago

A Revolutionary Approach to Managing Waste: Cape Town’s Pilot Project for Community Residential Units

Cape Town's municipal authorities have introduced a groundbreaking pilot project to combat the issue of waste management in community residential…

2 years ago