In a ruling late on 2 November, Acting Judge Ian Dutton ordered the Mumbai-based UPL agrochemicals giant to stop discharging water from its new chemical treatment plant into the Ohlanga River with immediate effect, and to rather hire wastewater tankers to cart polluted water to a reputable haza.
The Westville Ratepayers' Association has lost its court battle against the eThekwini municipality in which it was seeking an interdict preventing the city from disconnecting services to “rates boycotters”.
Ratepayers face off with eThekwini Municipality in court iol.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iol.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
eThekwini deputy city manager wins round one on fake qualifications iol.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iol.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.