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Tshwane Rivers Unsafe: City Halts Swimming, Baptisms

Tshwane Rivers Unsafe: City Halts Swimming, Baptisms

Tshwane rivers unsafe for any water contact, the city warns. Residents should pause swimming, bathing and baptisms while teams test and clean polluted stretches. Tap water remains safe to drink. Here’s what to avoid and how to report spills.
November 12, 2025