The act of illegal dumping is not only unpleasant, but it is also a serious health hazard to the public.
Ekurhuleni health practitioners have warned that wet garbage is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes and attract other unpleasant insects and trash-loving animals such as rats.
The MMC for Health and Social Development Nomadlozi Nkosi has urged residents to refrain from illegal dumping.
Mosquitoes can carry life-threatening diseases, such as dengue fever, yellow fever, encephalitis, and malaria.
Stop the spread of diseases, report illegal dumping to the city’s call centre on 0860 543 000 and a fine will be enforced on the transgressors.
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