Some Durban communities against cellphone towers

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Despite the need for improved network connectivity, communities say the towers are a health hazard.

In July, the Communications and Digital Technologies minister gazetted a new policy that would give mobile networks the right to choose, enter, and use public or private land for their infrastructure.Cell tower battery theft linked to signal loss“My first concern is that there was inadequate public consultation especially given that the cell mast is in access of 15m," said Renee Rahaman, a Westville resident.

However, the Proportional Representative Councillor in the area says town planning regulations were followed and only six people were opposed.Costly impact of load-shedding on mobile networks “Not only do they deprive people from having a quality of life, they impact on your life through the emittance of radiation," D'Sa said.

 

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