No cholera in domestic water sources in Hammanskraal

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Research Manager at the Water Research Commission, Dr Nonhlanhla Kalebaila speaks to Phemelo about their new study which has found that there is no evidence of cholera in several selected water sources used for domestic purposes in Hammanskraal. The study however found that a river in the area contained high levels of human waste and bacteria, which posed health risks to residents of the township, especially those who conduct religious rituals at the river.
26 Jul 2023 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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