Woman's Severe Illness Sparks Alarm Over Contaminated Ct Waters

Cape Towns coastal waters are facing growing scrutiny as multiple reports highlight potential health risks posed by bacterial contamination at popular beaches, including Saunders' Rocks, Camps Bay, and others along the Atlantic Seaboard .

A recent surge in reported illnesses and ongoing studies have prompted urgent calls for improved monitoring and action to address the citys water quality issues.

The latest concerns stem from a woman's near-death experience after a swim at Saunders' Rocks Beach, where she contracted severe infections, including E. coli septicemia and streptococcus, as first reported by IOL .

The woman's case, which led to hospitalisation and weeks of recovery, has sparked an outpouring of similar reports from residents and visitors, many of whom have also been treated for gastrointestinal and bacterial infections linked to contaminated sea water.

The Atlantic Seaboard Community Forum has seen multiple residents share their troubling experiences on social media, drawing attention to the risks of swimming in the area. Mark Jackson, a local environmental activist behind the 'Bay of Sewage group,' has launched an independent survey to track these incidents.