Limpopo River turns green: Officials blame algae but DA suspects pollution
In a Facebook post the municipality said water samples taken on July 15 showed 'negative' results for contamination.
'The greenish colour of the river was caused by algae,' the post read. 'However, the testing of water quality will be conducted weekly to determine any contamination in the near future.'
The green colour of the river sparked concern among farmers and politicians, prompting calls for an urgent investigation into the cause of the discolouration.
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