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Dispute stalls closure of hazardous dumpsite in Maseru

Court ordered shut down of the Tšosane dumpsite delayed after council cancels M27.3-million contract

A view of the Tšosane dumpsite in Ha Tšosane, Maseru. The dump sits amid homes and schools, exposing residents to pollution and other health risks. Photos: Sechaba Mokhethi

A dispute between the Maseru City Council and its consultant has halted a project to close the Tšosane dumpsite and move waste disposal to Tšoeneng.
Ha Tšosane residents, who have complained for years about pollution, fires and health risks, won a High Court order in February requiring the site to be closed and rehabilitated.
The council has cancelled the M27.3-million contract, citing concerns that it may be unlawful, while the consultant says the agreement was properly awarded and may challenge the decision in court.

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