The Province of KwaZulu-Natal has in the recent past experienced the rise of illegal dump sites which have a potential to contaminate drinking water for communities and disrupt natural processes.

This has prompted the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Sihle Zikalala and municipalities to develop a multi-pronged programme aimed at curbing illegal dumping in different parts of the province.

The province-wide programme will involve providing necessary facilities for transporting waste to legal dump sites  and as well as promoting public awareness about the dangers of illegal dumping. 

As part of the programme, Mr Zikalala and the Mayor of Umdoni Local Municipality, Cllr Thabani Dube will on Tuesday intervene to resolve the issue of an illegally-operated dump site in the rural Amanda community near Scott burgh, on the South Coast. 

Mr Zikalala will also use the opportunity to impart environmental education to the local communities which will start with a visit to the local taxi rank to speak to the taxi operators, drivers and commuters.

Members of the media are invited to attend, cover and report on this event scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 05 February 2019

Time: 09:00

Venue: Amandawe, Umdoni Municipality

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

For media queries please contact Mr Bongani Tembe on 082 327 2600 or Mr Nathi Olifant on 060 970 5113.