Illegal strike turns Durban into a toxic dump

Piles of uncollected waste have created a health hazard on the city streets

10 March 2024 - 00:00

Almost two weeks of an illegal strike have turned the streets of Durban into a health hazard, with piles of waste left uncollected and residents without water or lights...

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