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Democratic Alliance opens criminal investigation after 408 fall ill in Tshwane

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Map: Tshwane, South Africa

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance has opened a criminal investigation after 408 people fell ill in the Tshwane region following three weeks without water chlorination. The proceedings aim to establish responsibility for the health crisis, according to South African media outlet IOL.

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Contaminated water in Tshwane

Unchlorinated water in Tshwane made at least 408 people ill and was declared unfit for consumption in Bronkhorstspruit.

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  1. 20 OctBronkhorstspruit water crisis: ActionSA accuses EFF of hypocrisy
  2. 20 OctDemocratic Alliance seeks prosecution of Tshwane officials after water crisis
  3. 20 OctUnchlorinated water in Tshwane makes at least 408 people ill
  4. 19 OctSouth Africa: 408 water-related illness cases in Bronkhorstspruit
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