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UNHEALTHY STENCH: Having reported this specific sewage leak last year, TotT was surprised to see sewage still flowing from a manhole on the road that runs past the SPCA in Station Hill. At that time the mother of a young child living opposite showed a rash on the child’s body, blaming the constant flow of sewage from the manhole was affecting her child’s health. From the stench of raw sewage bubbling through the manhole last Monday morning, it was clear this ongoing spill needs urgent attention Picture: ROB KNOWLES
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Sewage in Port Alfred

It seems, every day recently, Port Alfred is awash with sewage and sewage smells. The roads in the CBD are overflowing with stage, particularly on the Kowie Flats at Biscay Road, Masonic Street, Stocks Avenue, Cambell Street and Van der…

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The Cape Town Magistrate’s Court will rule on Craig Smith’s bail application on Monday.Image: Google Maps
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Police affidavit links top immigration lawyer Craig Smith to ‘underworld’

Prominent Cape Town immigration lawyer Craig Smith – who is facing more than 1,000 charges for allegedly duping home affairs with bogus documents – has been linked by police in an affidavit to characters in the criminal underworld. The…

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MSC Musica at anchor off Mouille Point on Thursday night. Gale-force winds have prevented the giant cruise ship from docking in Cape Town harbour.Image: Twitter/Sean Hough
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Cruise ship passengers will be marooned until 2am on Saturday

Passengers stranded since Thursday aboard a cruise ship unable to dock in Cape Town because of a southeasterly gale will only be able to come ashore early on Saturday. City of Cape Town traffic spokesperson Richard Coleman said on Friday…

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