THE GATHERING 2026: City of Cape Town denies it’s facing an ocean ‘sewage calamity’
In a lively session centred on nationwide water shortages and sewage pollution, moderator Pieter-Louis Myburgh challenged local and national government officials on their approaches to water security in the country.
The City of Cape Town has denied it is facing an ocean 'sewage calamity'. This denial comes amid a session discussing nationwide water shortages and sewage pollution, where local and national government officials were challenged on their approaches to water security.
The discussion took place during an event focused on water security in the country, with officials being questioned on their strategies.
There was no further information provided about the sewage situation in Cape Town.
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