Dairy farmers in KZN lament impact of Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Livestock at an owner’s premises Dairy farmers in KwaZulu-Natal say they have been severely impacted by the Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) and the new restrictions imposed by government to contain the spread. The province has reported 191 outbreaks, with 172 still active. New cases have continued to emerge, with several reported in the Amajuba area including…

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Ramokgopa calls for sustainable future energy mix in Africa

Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba. 2 minutes The African continent needs to design an effective investment method in order to have a sustainable future energy mix, to enable it to compete globally. These remarks were highlighted by the Minister of Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa in Cape Town. The minister officially opened…

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General Lesley’s side-splitting performance wows Byo audience

Through his hilarious storytelling, General Lesley’s exceptional comedy set cemented his status as one of Bulawayo’s most loved comedians. BULAWAYO comedy fans were treated to an unforgettable evening of laughter on Saturday as General Lesley delivered a rib-cracking performance that left the audience clamouring for more. With his infectious energy, the charismatic comedian left the…

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NHI is ill-defined, unaffordable: W Cape Health

Proposed Governance Regulations for the NHI Fund have been published. 1 minute The Western Cape Health Department says they’re not supporting the National Health Insurance (NHI) as it is ill-defined, impractical and unaffordable and will not address the needs of the province. Western Cape Health Minister, Mireille Wenger, says they do support the expanding of…

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42 elephants successfully relocated to Kabouga

3 minutes Forty-two elephants have been successfully translocated from the main camp in the Addo Elephant National Park to its Kabouga section. This big move involved various teams of conservationists, wildlife veterinarians, and logistical specialists. Addo is home to a small and unique elephant population, as it stems from 11 elephants back in the 1930s. It…

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Heavy flooding prompts road closures in Mahikeng

Floods during heavy rain. 2 minutes With heavy rains and flooding affecting the North West province, some roads outside Mahikeng have been closed, forcing drivers to take alternative routes. The flooding has affected key roads across the province, including the N18 outside Mahikeng and other roads are faced with significant disruptions. Traffic authorities from the…

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