Hantam Local Municipality has issued a correction following information circulating on social media regarding illegal dumping in the area.

The municipality says a loosely shared TikTok video fails to mention that illegally dumped garbage is usually removed on the same day or within 24 hours.

Officials have reiterated that residents have repeatedly been urged not to dump waste illegally and to make use of proper disposal methods.

The municipality is appealing to the community to assist in keeping the town clean and to work together in addressing illegal dumping.

Municipal Manager JJ Fortune urged residents to comply and acknowledged municipality's ongoing efforts to improve cleanliness in the area.