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Settlement a victory for Limpopo farm in sewage battle

By Andries van Zyl • 5 September 2025
Settlement a victory for Limpopo farm in sewage battle

A Limpopo farm's sewage pollution dispute has been resolved in the Polokwane High Court. The Vhembe District Municipality agreed to repair and maintain a sewerage pipeline and plant, ending years of environmental damage. This settlement, made a High Court order, ensures ongoing communication and covers the farm's legal costs.

A long-standing dispute over raw sewage pollution affecting a Limpopo farm has been resolved in the Polokwane High Court, with the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) agreeing to undertake significant repairs and maintenance of a sewerage pipeline and plant. The settlement agreement, reached between H Schoeman Investments CC and the Vhembe District Municipality was officially made an order of the High Court on 29 August.

The case involved H Schoeman Investments CC as the applicant. The ...

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