Copper cable thieves to blame for putrid swimming pools — BCM mayor

The shocking state of the swimming pools at the Orient Beach complex — one of East London’s prime tourist spots —  is of deep concern and will negatively affect tourism in the city. This is according to Buffalo City Metro mayor Xola Pakati, who said on Wednesday that the poor condition of the pools was as a result of vandalism and the theft of copper electricity cables, which hampered the pumping of water and maintenance.