Residents of Seshego township near Polokwane, Limpopo, have expressed concern about the mushrooming of illegal dumping sites in their area. They say the waste is a health hazard, which could also cause environmental degradation.
The concerned residents have also called on municipal authorities to start enforcing bylaws against illegal dumping.
The dumping issue is frustrating us as the people of Seshego. The dumping area smells, and that does not sit well with us. The area is always full of waste, and even if the municipality tries to clean it, people just continue dumping waste here. Yes, it is true, we are struggling.