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SPCA sewage crisis reaches catastrophic proportions

Health concerns as sewage stench plagues Richards Bay SPCA premises

January 19, 2026
Tamlyn Cramer Less than a minute
Sewage is pushing up into the basin where the SPCA staff wash their dishes

The ongoing issue of sewage flooding the Richards Bay SPCA premises has now reached catastrophic proportions, with staff members gravely concerned for their health and that of the animals in their care.

“This has been going on for seven years, with seemingly no end in sight and is now worse than ever,” said SPCA chairperson Engela Hamman on Friday morning…

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January 19, 2026
Tamlyn Cramer Less than a minute

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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