Vaal river pollution leaves foul smell hanging over smart city plan
Raw sewage and power supply problems are stalling Gauteng premier David Makhura’s ambitious, six-year-old plans to turn the area into a commercial hub
09 January 2022 - 00:00
Sewage in the Vaal River and electricity supply issues are hampering plans to turn the area into a vibrant and prosperous commercial hub with a “smart city”...
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