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GGH3708 Assignment 3 (DETAILED
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Environmental Awareness and Responsibility (GGH3708)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Environmental Management
GGH3708 Assignment 3 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 -
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This assignment focuses on Part 1 of the portfolio but it is not Part 1 of the
portfolio. I have found that many students struggle to identify an appropriate
environmental problem for their portfolio. To address this shortcoming of
many students, you must submit a two-page explanation of the local
environmental problem you will be using in your portfolio. It is a brain-
storming exercise to help you to prepare for the portfolio. You must focus on
5 aspects, namely: description and context of the local environmental
problem; the location and extent of the local environmental problem; who or
what is causing the local environmental problem; how you are associated or
connected to the local environmental problem; and who or what is being
affected by this local environmental problem.
Local Environmental Problem in South Africa: Water Pollution in the Vaal
River
1. Introduction
The Vaal River, one of South Africa’s major water sources, has been facing severe pollution
issues for several years. This river supplies water to millions of people, industries, and
agricultural activities. However, increasing levels of pollution from untreated sewage, industrial
waste, and agricultural runoff threaten the river’s health and the communities relying on it.
2. Causes of Water Pollution in the Vaal River
Several factors contribute to the pollution of the Vaal River: