OPINIONISTA: Durban sewage crisis: Why are KZN’s tourism and business leaders so quiet?

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The time for a bold stand by tourism industry associations and leadership is long overdue. From an inbound tourism numbers perspective — aside from a weak currency that has helped to ease the situation — this country is punching well below its weight. ...

. Yet this has been happening at many of eThekwini’s wastewater treatment plants, choking our rivers with hazardous E. coli, which ends up being deposited into the ocean and on to our beaches.

When inquiring why Fedhasa has been relatively silent on the matter, one gets a picture of this important industry association becoming fragmented and left without a strong industry voice. Why are we not furious and demanding world-class service delivery from local and national authorities? It would need to start with the facts , followed by engaging the authorities to obtain their commitment to rectify the situation. Next should be a thorough assessment of the extent of the repairs required at each of the wastewater treatment plants.

 

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