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…
US signed $2,3 billion health agreements with 4 African countries
The United States (US) signed global health Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with four African countries, just before Christmas. The countries are Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia. The MoUs cost…
Rotten meat and abattoir shut down in the Joburg CBD
Officials impounded a hijacked building in the Joburg city centre, on Christmas Eve, for selling rotten meat. Patrick Jaca, said a partnership among emergency services EMS, JMPD, SPCA and EHP,…
1,6 million face food insecurity in Gaza
At least 1.6 million people still face food insecurity in Gaza. About 101,000 of the total amount, are children under five, who are likely to suffer acute malnutrition through mid-October…