Court-ordered upkeep flouted as Buffalo City’s neglected picnic sites drown in litter, booze

Author: Sithandiwe VelaphiPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: South Africa

Society & Lifestyle

The headline says Buffalo City’s picnic sites are neglected and littered with rubbish and alcohol containers, despite a court order requiring their upkeep. The supplied article text provides no further details about the sites, the court order or officials’ responses.

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