Residents of Durban have been stunned by the extended noxious fallout of a chemical warehouse set on fire by looters in last monthsโ violence. The company that owns the warehouse, United Phosphorus Limited (UPL), responded to our questions pertaining to the fire at itsย Cornubiaย warehouse.ย
UPL MEDIA STATEMENT: 17ย JULY 2021
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UPL PRESS RELEASE: 29ย JULY 2021ย
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The eThekwini Municipality also issued a response in which it stated it was "concerned about the contamination of the Ohlange River and estuary" and that the municipality is working closely with the relevant authorities to "advise on the rehabilitation and remediation of the impacted environment". Pending the release of an environmental impact report, beaches in the area remain closed.ย
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ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY STATEMENT ON UPL CHEMICAL SPILL DURING UNREST: 2 AUGUST 2021
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KZNย DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC, DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: 8 AUGUST 2021
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