Zahid Badroodien Archives – The Cape Navigator

City Clamps Down on Illegal Stormwater Discharges, 12,580 Properties Inspected

Sinawo Mfolozi from the Water Pollution Control team issues a contravention notice to a business owner, observed by Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, and Ward Councillor Moosa Raise.

The City of Cape Town’s Water Pollution Control (WPC) team is cracking down on illegal connections and discharges into the stormwater system. They are also advising property owners in Witsand and Atlantis on how to rectify the issue. Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, joined the team for inspections conducted between […]

Lourens River Flood Alleviation Project on Track, City Officials Offer Updates

Construction crews make headway on the Lourens River Flood Alleviation Project, building defenses for Somerset West and Strand.

SOMERSET WEST – The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently held a community meeting for residents of Strand, Somerset West, and nearby areas. Officials provided progress reports on the Lourens River Flood Alleviation Project, a R44.5 million investment aimed at protecting these communities from the devastating floods that have plagued them in […]

Table View Residents Face Recurring Sewage Nightmare

Photos show the extent of the sewage overflow on Sprigg Road, Table View, caused by a pump station failure.

City Confirms Pump Failure, Outlines Fixes Amid Residents Frustration Residents of Table View are enduring a recurring sewage overflow at the corner of Sprigg Road, with raw sewage flooding the area for at least four consecutive days. Photos shared online document the severity of the problem, and residents say this is a sadly regular occurrence, […]