A R200m stink: Mpumalanga municipality fined millions for releasing raw, untreated sewage

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The Bethal Magistrate’s Court imposed the R200 million fine. (Ina Fassbender/AFP)

The Govan Mbeki Municipality in Mpumalanga was on Tuesday fined R200 million for violating environmental laws. The Bethal Magistrate’s Court imposed the fine after the State and the municipality entered a plea and sentence agreement, according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).NPA spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said the sentencing related to the disposal of raw and untreated…



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