Three Enviroserve managers appeared in the Durban magistrate's court on Thursday 17 August to face charges under the National Environmental Waste Management Act and the related Air Quality Act arising from their alleged mismanagement of the controversial Shongweni Landfill near Durban. A fourth accused, the company's group technical specialist was excused from appearing at court due to illness.
Surrounding communities have been protesting over the past two years about the unbearable, noxious stench they say emanates from Enviroserve's wast managhement plant, causing many to become ill.
The four accused are coastal manager Clive Kidd, group echnical director Esmé Gombault, chief executive officer Dean Thompson, and group technical specialist Dr Johan Schoonraa
If found guilty, the accused could face fines of up to R10-million and/or imprisonment for up to ten years.
Schoonraad authored the company’s disputed toxicology report ... company accused of now trying to "play the race card" to generate support from black neighbourhoods ...
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