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DA opens criminal case against municipal manager

───   THANDI XABA 15:30 Wed, 20 Aug 2014

DA opens criminal case against municipal manager | News Article

Bloemfontein - The DA in the Free State has opened a criminal case against the municipal manager of Masilonyana municipality for failure to comply with provisions under the National Water Act.

According to reports, raw sewerage from the Brandfort sewerage plant is flowing into nearby fresh water streams, contaminating water sources for use by the local population and cattle.
 
The DA's George Michalakis says they opened a criminal case against Sipho Mtakati for failure to manage the water resources.
 
In turn the party's James Letuka will write to COGTA MEC Olly Mlamleli requesting the provincial department to intervene and rectify the situation.
 
Farmers and Brandfort residents have reported that cattle have been infected by the consumption of contaminated water. Some have died.
 
Thandi Xaba/OFM News 

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