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[WATCH] Kya Sand: Where dumpers set fire to waste every night

  • Illegal waste dumping has mushroomed in many of our cities, leaving residents to cope with an eyesore — and possible health implications.
  • Those who live near the industrial area of Kya Sand have no idea what they’re breathing when dumpers set fire to waste every night to make room for more, brought in by overflowing trucks.
  • City of Joburg officials say illegal dumpers have threatened them, and that they’ve laid criminal charges against the companies who hire them.

Yolanda Mdzeke is a multimedia reporter at Bhekisisa.

Thatego Mashabela is a multimedia producer at Bhekisisa.

Cebelihle Bhengu is Bhekisisa’s TV health reporter and a producer for Health Beat.

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