".....residents and homeowners around the vlei were dismayed, distressed and angered by the closure so soon after it had been partially reopened."

"........despite the many assurances from council, ...little or nothing has been achieved."

“Sewage from unidentified sources continues to infiltrate the vlei, real time figures for e-coli levels are steadfastly withheld, the weed harvester has been inoperable again for weeks and the new harvester delivery date still remains a closely guarded secret. No new or novel plans for the management of the mouth have been announced."

".....the fact that the source of the pollution had still not been found pointed to a systemic failure of the sewage system in the city."