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Marching against violence The Wesbank Cadets marched at the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children event at Wesbank No. 1 Primary School. In attendance were the Grade 6 and 7 learners from Wesbank No. 1 Primary School, Rainbow Primary School and Hoofweg Primary School. Pictured here from the left are Jayden Phillips, Ashwin Alexander, Jeanstine Adams, Chanté Robyn, Danicé Pieters and ZayLynne Goyed. PHOTO: JAYDEE CYSTER
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esidents of Kuils River have been distressed since mid-October by the reopening of an iron and steel factory that operates 24/7 in Fabriek Street. This factory, DHT Holding Africa, trading as Cisco, produces steel billets, rebars and light-profile products. The company was established during the 1960s and operated until 2010. Residents in nearby areas such as Vredelust, Jagtershof, Stellendale, St Dumas and Highbury are complaining about daily air
and noise pollution, and lodged official complaints with the City of Cape Town’s health inspectors in November. “The smell is unbearable and potentially toxic to residents within the area,” says one resident who does not want to be named. Many other community members are experiencing the same problem. Residents say that when they bought property in the area, they were told the factory would not be in operation again and that no plans were in the pipeline to recommission the factory. In 2015, however, residents were informed
of time. “I avoid opening windows as the smell just lingers around all day and it makes my family cough and choke,” says another resident, who also does not want to be named. Residents are concerned and confused about why Cisco has been recommissioned to operate in such close proximity to a residential area. Cisco told TygerBurger they are committed to operating in accordance with the conditions and requirements of the Provisional Atmospheric Emission Licence (PAEL). V To page 2.
that the factory would be reopened. One resident describes the daily noise disturbance as “loud scraping metal” and the stench as “unbearable”. According to him, this continues “day and night”. Residents have requested that this pollution be addressed and that the factory starts operating at regular hours. “We have received little respite from this noise and smell since Cisco has been in operation since mid-October. The stench of burnt metal in the air makes you choke and your eyes water if you are outside for any period
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