There’s been a number of news reports on a study done by the University of North West. The study found traces of ARVs in samples taken from rivers and potable water sources. The Water department, in a joint statement with the Water Research Commission, explained why microplastics, chemicals and ARVs are in South African water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr Nonhlanhla Kalebaila, Research Manager: Drinking water quality and treatment within Key Strategic Area 3 at the Water Research Commission