eThekwini Sewage Crisis Back in Court, ActionSA Slams GNU and KZN GPU

The long-running sewage crisis in eThekwini heads to the Durban High Court this week, with ActionSA arguing the city has failed to protect residents’ constitutional rights. First lodged in 2022, the case paints a grim picture: beach closures, raw sewage overflows, and economic damage to Durban’s tourism sector. ActionSA wants urgent intervention, including a court-ordered turnaround plan with firm deadlines. The DA has joined the legal push, saying the city has breached environmental laws. While eThekwini blames 2022 floods, court filings suggest officials ignored repeated pollution warnings. Phemelo speaks to ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont.