# Sewage leak crisis at Kuyasa Primary School > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sewage-leak-crisis-at-kuyasa-primary-school > Updated: 2026-08-28T10:39:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Kuyasa Primary School in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, was closed by parents following a severe sewage leak near Grade R classrooms. The leak caused an overpowering stench and raised significant health concerns, leading the Khayelitsha Development Forum to accuse the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) of failing to address the crisis, which they noted has been a recurring issue since 2017. As the closure extended into a second week, the WCED reported that contractors had unblocked the pipes and planned to replace the ground at the spill site. However, local officials and parents maintained that the area remained malodorous, with community leaders demanding a formal inspection by health officials before students return. While the WCED requested a return to classes, they estimated that a permanent fix for the drainage system would take approximately two months. Community representatives criticized the response time, suggesting remediation would have been faster in wealthier areas. Additionally, the WCED noted that previous cleanup efforts were hindered by contractors reporting they felt unsafe in the environment. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Kuyasa Primary School learners miss classes due to sewage leaks Students at Kuyasa Primary School in Khayelitsha remain out of class as parents demand health inspections following recurring sewage leaks and a week-long school closure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kuyasa-primary-school-learners-miss-classes-due-to-sewage-leaks ### 2026-08-25: Kuyasa Primary School closed in Khayelitsha due to sewage leak Parents have closed Kuyasa Primary School in Khayelitsha due to a sewage leak, amid accusations that the Western Cape Education Department failed to attend a meeting to address the recurring sanitation crisis. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kuyasa-primary-school-closed-in-khayelitsha-due-to-sewage-leak --- Cite as: Sewage leak crisis at Kuyasa Primary School. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sewage-leak-crisis-at-kuyasa-primary-school