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Blocked drains, rising flood risks: The impact of plastic pollution in Cape Town, South Africa

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When waste collection points become overwhelmed or are not serviced frequently enough, residents can be left with few practical options for disposing of their rubbish.
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Blocked drains, rising flood risks: The impact of plastic pollution in Cape Town, South Africa

When waste collection points become overwhelmed or are not serviced frequently enough, residents can be left with few practical options for disposing of their rubbish.

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Blocked drains, rising flood risks: The impact of plastic pollution in Langa

When waste collection points become overwhelmed or are not serviced frequently enough, residents can be left with few practical options for disposing of their rubbish.

·Sandton, South Africa
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Eyewitness News broke the news in Sandton, South Africa on Friday, November 13, 2026.
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