The Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) has confirmed that the tests done on the water quality of the Limpopo River last week came back negative. This follows fears that a possible large-scale pollution event had caused the river to turn almost bright green overnight.
A voice note that began circulating in Musina last weekend added to the panic. In the recording, the speaker—who does not identify himself or say where he is from—warns residents not to drink municipal water or...