The City of Cape Town is under fire for illegally dumping raw sewage into the ocean through Marine Outfall Pipes. Political party ActionSA plans to file criminal charges against the city for breaking the Hout Bay Marine Outfall Permit’s conditions, which is a breach of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act. The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment is also criticized for not establishing a Compliance Review Committee to oversee permit compliance. Citizens are encouraged to participate in public meetings to voice their concerns and demand accountability.
