Articles for Steve Kretzmann
Diarrhoea cases in children surge in Cape Town
This spike comes after several years of improvement. A public health expert is worried that sewage spills might be the cause
Feature | 6 May 2022
City of Cape Town probe into vlei water reveals contaminated samples
Closure of vleis probably prolonged by presence of other pathogens in tests
News | 16 March 2022
Hospital porters protest, block entrance to Groote Schuur
Porters lost their jobs when a new contractor was appointed
By Steve Kretzmann and Marecia Damons
Brief | 1 March 2022
Rietvlei opened again after City water quality tests found to be out of kilter
Milnerton Aquatic Club expresses gratitude to new Mayco member responsible for water and sanitation
News | 15 February 2022
Broke municipality can’t provide basic services but it pays managers massive travel allowances
Amahlathi Local Municipality has a history of financial mismanagement
By Steve Kretzmann and Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
Feature | 11 February 2022
City acts to clarify discrepancy in Rietvlei water quality tests
Tests conducted by Milnerton club contradict City’s tests that found high E. coli levels
News | 4 February 2022
Landmark River Club case tests heritage rights
Court hears arguments over R4.5 billion development which would include an Amazon headquarters
News | 24 January 2022
City of Cape Town falling short of directive to clean up Milnerton Lagoon
Green Scorpions finds City is not compliant with all its instructions
News | 14 December 2021
River Club was not on Amazon’s short list - court papers
Doubt cast on argument that blocking the R4.5 billion development would cost thousands of jobs
News | 2 December 2021