Four beaches closed in eThekwini due to high EColi
Four beaches are closed in the South of eThekwini, due to high counts of EColi. The City has had to close the non-compliant beaches, on Thursday, including Reunion, Pipeline, Toti…
Northern Cape’s drastic plans to save public health
A new MEC and head of Department for Health, were sworn in over the weekend, in the Northern Cape. Nontobeko Vilakazi, is the new MEC and Oupa Phiri, the Acting…
Wildlife sightings, limited health care, as rains continue
Mpumalanga Two crocodiles were spotted near Mkhuhlu in Mpumalanga. Local reports suggest the crocs were led to the area, by floods. More wildlife sightings could be a regular occurrence, with…
Klipdrift package technically complete
The City of Tshwane announced the completion of the much -awaited Klipdrift package water plant on Tuesday. But frustrations mount at Mandela Park, Kanana and Majaneng, as the plant is…
Workers entrapped by a landfill slide in Cebu, Phillipines
Search and rescue efforts continue to find twenty-six (26) missing people, at Binaliw Landfill, Cebu City, in the Phillipines. The Cebu City Police Office confirmed four victims were found dead,…
NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula (0–12 months) recalled
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recalled NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula (0–12 months). The product is intended for the dietary management of infants at risk of developing cow’s…
Laguna beach open after a dramatic drop in Ecoli counts
Laguna Beach in eThekwini, is open again after a dramatic drop in Ecoli levels. Last week the beach was closed, following high counts of pollution, but on Wednesday, the City…
DAFF identified three areas affected by a red tide in the Western Cape
St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast, are two of three areas affected by a red tide. Authorities from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DAFF)…
Authorities advise against eating shellfish on the West Coast, due to a red tide
A red tide has spread across the West Coast. As a result, large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish have washed out, at St Helena Bay and…
Poaching of species widespread
The report assessed 15 illicit markets and found organized crime, is on the rise, eroding state institutions. Experts also found that in addition to mineral deposits, criminals have been exploiting…