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South Africa: Air and Water Pollution Harming Joburg's Poorest Communities

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By Seth Thorne
| AllAfrica
Failing wastewater treatment works, ageing sewage infrastructure, smouldering illegal dumps, industrial and urban runoff and a legacy of mining activities have ruined Joburg's air and water Recent research has found that many households in the City of Johannesburg are experiencing harm from pollution. Around one in five households report harm from air pollution, a quarter from water and sewerage pipe bursts, and one in ten from water pollution. The impact is most pronounced in lower-income areas.
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Air and water pollution harming Joburg’s poorest communities

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By Seth Thorne, Ihsaan Haffejee Verified
| GroundUp Verified
Smoke from burning waste at an illegal dumping site in Kya Sand can be seen blowing towards nearby residential areas. Recent research has found that many households in the City of Johannesburg are experiencing harm from pollution. Around one in five households report harm from air pollution, a quarter from water and sewerage pipe bursts, and one in ten from water pollution. The impact is most pronounced in lower-income areas.
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Budget cuts, bureaucracy and payment delays put Gauteng’s most vulnerable at risk

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By Seth Thorne
| GroundUp Verified
Some welfare organisations have been unable to pay their staff this financial year. Illustration: Lisa Nelson Several organisations providing services to the most vulnerable people in Gauteng are unable to pay their staff and may have to close their doors. The Gauteng Department of Social Development appears to have paid out only half of its budget for the second quarter, which started on 1 July. Organisations have struggled to comply with regulations.
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