Residents of Matswale township in Musina say ongoing sewage spills and the stench of overflowing wastewater continue to disrupt their lives, more than a year after South Africa's Public Protector found authorities had failed to maintain the town's sewage infrastructure. The watchdog's report concluded that the Vhembe District Municipality and Musina Local Municipality failed to adequately address spillages in Matswale Phase 10, Ward 5, and also flagged resulting pollution, according to Health-e News.

Residents of Nyakallong in South Africa's Free State say sewage continues to spill into their yards and pollute water near Voëlpan Dam, despite a High Court ruling against the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, the municipality being placed under administration, and intervention by the South African Human Rights Commission. According to Health-e News, the problems persist almost two years after the SAHRC found the municipality had violated residents' rights and endangered their health through sewage pollution.

Residents of Mangaung are calling for action regarding worsening sewer spills that are flooding Freedom Square Township. The situation has reportedly deteriorated, prompting community members to seek intervention.

Raw sewage in a Limpopo village has contaminated the Senwamokgope River, raising concerns among residents about potential disease and water contamination. The pollution has left the community without a reliable source of water, according to Health-e News.

The City of Cape Town has condemned the vandalism of a footbridge along the Princess Vlei walking trail in Grassy Park and is seeking assistance from the public to address the issue. The incident has raised concerns about the preservation of local recreational areas.

According to Sowetan, South Africa's major cities are struggling with financial management, as highlighted by auditor-general Tsakani Maluleke. She warns that deteriorating governance, failing service delivery, and significant losses due to irregular expenditure pose a threat to the country's sustainability.