'Our waters remain toxic, our wetlands are dying'

This decision has sparked criticism from watchdog groups, notably RethinkTheStink, which assert that the directive is in defiance of a 2021 commitment that prohibited further extensions.

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RethinkTheStink said E. coli levels at Milnerton's Wooden Bridge were critical.

They said the E. coli levels were recently recorded at 1.3 million cfu/100ml(safe limits: They further called on Mr Bredell to provide legal justification for his authority to override the 2021 amended directive.

“Should a minister (MEC) not be compelled to disclose the legal grounds and advice that shaped this decision?

“Is this evidence of regulatory capture or partisan protectionism at the expense of communities and nature?

“Our waters remain toxic. Our wetlands are dying. Our communities are being failed.

“We believe the Western Cape Government must account for this decision — and we will not stop until they do,” said RethinkTheStink.

“Is this evidence of regulatory capture or partisan protectionism at the expense of communities and nature?

“Our waters remain toxic. Our wetlands are dying. Our communities are being failed.

“We believe the Western Cape Government must account for this decision — and we will not stop until they do,” said RethinkTheStink.