Traffic lights are out and chaos is reigning at key East London traffic intersections, but three traffic officers are accused of setting up speed traps outside their homes during rush hour. A photograph of officers lurking in quiet streets posted on Facebook was confirmed by a source. BCM spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya said on Tuesday: “We are under attack.
Beaches are full of sewage, toilets are blocked, overflowing and do not flush, holidaymakers at the beach are darting into the bush to do their business, but Buffalo City still claimed on Wednesday that “our coastline is currently the number one tourism attraction”. BCM spokesperson Luxole Komani commented on a list of woes afflicting five BCM beaches.
Neliswa is safe for now. The rare elephant seal, who hauled up on the Wild Coast on Sunday, had been under threat of harm and on Tuesday, went back to the sea, slipping out of sight of Ntlonyana cottage owners trying to protect her. Save the Wild Coast leader Peter Jones, watched as Neli flopped back into the sea, swimming beyond the backline, enjoying the cool water on her moulting skin.
The battle to save Neliswa, the rare elephant seal who beached on a busy stretch of the Wild Coast, from becoming a meal, has reached a critical point with residents holding a 24/7 safety vigil after provincial parks staff appeared on Sunday and then left, residents said. Save the Wild Coast Leader and Ntlonyana cottage resident, Peter Jones, sat with “Neli” from 5-6am on Monday morning.