Tourism businesses near the Vaal River in South Africa are facing closure due to ongoing sewage pollution from the Mafube local municipality's waste water treatment works. Untreated sewage is flowing into the river, negatively impacting businesses that rely on it as a tourist attraction and posing health risks to residents.
Tourism businesses near the Vaal River face closure unless the government addresses ongoing sewage pollution threatening their livelihood.
One of the affected businesses is The Vaal River Resort, which is to host a major bikers’ rally in November.There are several other businesses in the vicinity such as those offering skydiving, hot air ballooning, biking, river sports and boat cruises. “The leakage problem started many years ago and the municipality kept on fixing it without coming up with a permanent solution. “The recent leak started in June and continued until now.
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