South Africa: E. Coli Fears Rise at Cape Town Beaches.
A woman’s swim at Saunders’ Rocks Beach in Cape Town led to a near-fatal infection from E. coli and streptococcus, sparking urgent calls for the City to address water quality concerns, reports IOL. Similar incidents have been reported, with many hospitalized due to bacterial infections from contaminated seawater. Independent surveys and citizen-led investigations, such as RethinkTheStink’s Project Blue, have revealed widespread contamination, with 42% of samples exceeding safety limits for E. coli and Enterococci. The City disputes these claims but has urged medical professionals to report suspected waterborne illnesses.
