Kamal-CISCO steel mill ignores shutdown order amid toxic fume concerns

Lester Kiewit interviews Stacy de Wet, Kuilsriver resident.

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Following numerous complaints from residents of Kuils River, the City of Cape Town has taken action to enforce the terms of an Atmospheric Emissions Licence (AEL) issued to the Kamal-CISCO steel mill, mandating the cessation of its operations.

Last year, we interviewed Kuils River residents who reside in proximity to the Kamal-CISCO steel mill, who expressed experiencing respiratory ailments due to the constant emissions from the facility, leading to concerns for the health of their children and elderly family members.

A report by GroundUp revealed that the directive to halt operations was prompted by a photograph taken by a Kuils River resident on November 17th, depicting plumes of gas and smoke emanating from the mill's emission stacks.

Despite being instructed to halt operations, de Wet asserts that the facility remains fully operational.

She queries the prolonged delay on the part of the City in addressing over 400 formal complaints lodged by residents over the years, despite their suffering from the inhalation of toxic fumes.

"It seems like we're back to square one."

Stacy de Wet, Kuils River resident

"The plant is still 100% operational, even after the non-compliance notice given in November."

Stacy de Wet, Kuils River resident

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