The Kya Sands dumping crisis heads to court : Part 3 : This ruling is the first step

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Activists who've been trying to force the city of Joburg to take action over the illegal waste dump in Kya Sands are celebrating after a court ruled that the city must carry out air quality tests.

Thousands of residents in the area are suffering from the fumes of toxic waste being burned on the dump which is operated illegally by so-called waste lords.

Activists claim this afternoon's ruling is the first real step in their bid to have the dump closed for good.

HOT1027's Paul Ash has the latest..
5 Aug 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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