Cape Town mayor marks historic environmental protection progress at recreational vleis [SOUND]

# Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says historic progress has been made in the environmental protection of the metro’s recreational vleis. The dredging at Zeekoevlei is well underway, as well as the delivery of a second weed harvester for Zandvlei, the third specialised vehicle of its kind delivered this term. Hill-Lewis says these vessels will not only improve the environmental health of these wetlands, but also clear waterways to make the vleis more navigable and safer for communities: