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Herald (Free subscription) | 14/11/2008
... director general Chippy Olver that there had been considerable pollution over a long period.DA MP Eddie Trent said yesterday he had been told by the inspectorate that “a lot of work has already been completed, but because of the enormity of the task and the complexities involved” the inspectorate was urging the public to be patient.“It is their intention to do a thorough job and this...
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Herald (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
Fireworks danger not being taken seriously, says DARochelle de Kock HERALD REPORTERTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has again come under fire over its controversial fireworks controls, now being accused of contravening its own by-laws.DA MP Eddie Trent has criticised the municipality of breaking its by-law by allowing Guy Fawkes fireworks to be discharged less than the legal 250 metres...
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Herald (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
Fury over fireworks set off next to oil tank farm POLITICAL EDITORTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has been accused of being “grossly irresponsible” for allowing Guy Fawkes fireworks to be set off at Kings Beach adjacent to the oil tanks in the Port Elizabeth harbour.This follows questions about the safety of the “antiquated” tank farm.DA MP Eddie Trent, who visited the area on Wednesday...
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Herald (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
A PORT Elizabeth specialist has agreed to examine, without charge, a sample of patients who believe their health may have been negatively affected by manganese ore dust, DA MP Eddie Trent told a public meeting last night.