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Kya Sands dumping crisis : Part 4 : It's a waiting game now

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While activists welcome a court ruling that the city of Joburg must finally take action over the illegal waste dump in Kya Sands, officials are warning the crisis won't be over any time soon.

The city's been ordered to carry out air quality tests but the results are only expected sometime next year.

Hot 1027's Paul Ash has more...
7 Aug 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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