SA’s chemical pollution plight
South Africa’s waste- water treatment works are being burdened with increased rates of influents containing a large “cocktail” of chemical pollutants. Dr Edward Archer, a post-doctoral fellow in the
IOL (South Africa)
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Counting cost of Durban port oil spill
Regattas and other marina-related events planned for this weekend could be cancelled depending on the severity of an oil spill – and progress in its clean-up – on Thursday. Point Yacht Club manager
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Ban on rhino horn sales not protecting the animals'
Durban - Calls to legalise the trade in rhino horn are to come under the spotlight at this week’s 2017 Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice, which gets under way in Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal
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Swine flu, botulism outbreaks put Northern Cape on high alert
Kimberley - The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform has confirmed outbreaks of swine flu and botulism in the Northern Cape, where livestock has been placed at risk. DA spokesperson
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3 million people face starvation in Congo
Johannesburg – More than three million people are facing starvation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), says David Beasley the head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), who is appealing for aid
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Durban cargo spill a disaster in the making, say experts
Durban - An environmental disaster is unfolding along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, warn environmentalists, as billions of plastic pellets are being washed up on the beaches. And while they are not dangerous
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10 dead after Hurricane Irma slams into Cuba
At least 10 people were killed after Hurricane Irma tore through Cuba over the weekend, Cuban authorities said. Picture: Xinhua/Str Havana - At least 10 people were killed after Hurricane Irma tore
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Measles outbreak declared in KwaZulu-Natal
An increase in the number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases has been observed in Ethekwini and Umgungundlovu districts from July 2017. Photo by Drew Hays on Unsplash An outbreak of measles has been
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Shongweni landfill saga leaves bad odour between Durban communities
Durban - Tensions are mounting in Upper Highway communities after allegations of discrimination by EnviroServ’s employees and associates. Community activist Sandile Bele has accused the waste-management
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Nearly R80m in drought relief for Western Cape
Cape Town - A project management team will be established to monitor and provide oversight for the proper implementation of projects and the economic use of approximately R80 million which the National
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High TB risk for medical students – study
Undergraduate medical students in Cape Town are at high risk of occupationally acquired TB, with an unmet need for comprehensive occupational health services and support. These were the findings of