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At 17h55, Sunday, 21 January, the CoCT (City of Cape Town) water rescue network was alerted to reports from CoCT lifeguards performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) efforts on a man, believed to be aged in his early 30’s, from Samora Machel, Cape Town, who had collapsed, unresponsive, on Muizenberg Beach. The SA Police Services, WC Government …
Ekurhuleni launches clean up campaign
The City of Ekurhuleni has launched a clean up campaign aimed at addressing illegal dumping and maintaining green spaces in the municipality – particularly in the township.
The Clean Your Kasi, Manje Namhlanje campaign, was launched in Thembisa.
Addressing the campaign launch, MMC for Environmental Resource and Waste Management, Leshaka Manamela, said: “It cannot be right that we claim to love cleanliness and the environment yet we do not take care of it. Let us all join forces and look after the environment so it can also look after us. We need the environment for our existence and it must be well looked after.”
The city said it will roll out several activations “focused on cleaning up illegal dumping and maintaining green spaces, mainly in the townships”.
“These initiatives will be complemented by educational programs to raise awareness about the importance of proper waste disposal and community involvement in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.”
MMC Manamela emphasised the importance of the campaign in his address, saying it is not just a campaign - it aims to promote greater cooperation with residents and communities to look after their immediate environment.
“We are taking a stand against illegal dumping and unattended grass in our townships. It’s time for action, now and today.” – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 09:43
Four officials of the provincial Department of Social Development already “under precautionary suspension”
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Chloe-Lesleigh Tryon (born 25 January 1994) is a South African cricketer. She has appeared for South Africa in all formats of the game. On her debut for South Africa, a Twenty20 International against West Indies in the 2010 Women’s World Twenty20, she claimed two wickets in her first over, one with her first delivery, becoming …
Living in a beautiful town like Cradock comes with its own set of joys and challenges. While the Eastern Cape town boasts stunning scenery and a rich historical tapestry, managing water usage, especially with unpredictable rainfall patterns, can be a concern. That’s where prepaid water meters come in, empowering residents to take control of their […]
Living in a beautiful town like Cradock comes with its own set of joys and challenges. While the Eastern Cape town boasts stunning scenery and a rich historical tapestry, managing water usage, especially with unpredictable rainfall patterns, can be a concern. That’s where prepaid water meters come in, empowering residents to take control of their …
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The final seeding swim for the 2024 aQuellé Midmar Mile took place on Saturday and Sunday with a record number of swimmers converging on Prime View Adventure & Leisure in Midrand to compete. Various distance races were spread across two days at the popular venue with 17-year-old Matthew Caldwell emerging victorious over 1.5km, 3km and …
“Across the Western Cape, and especially in Cape Town, our expectations of a record-breaking summer season have been realised. This is excellent news for our provincial economy and for the hundreds of thousands of jobs supported by tourism in the province” announced provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, today. “Last week we …
The following statement was made today by BOSA Leader, Mmusi Maimane at a press briefing outside the Kwadedangedlale Secondary School in Zola, Soweto. Maimane was joined by Deputy Leader, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster: Build One South Africa (BOSA) congratulates every young person who today will celebrate passing their matric exams. The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, …
At 15h55, Saturday, 20 January, the CoCT (City of Cape Town) water rescue network was alerted to reports from CoCT lifeguards and Fish Hoek Lifesaving lifeguards performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) efforts on a, believed to be local, 15 year old male teenager, that they had rescued from the water at Fish Hoek Beach. The teenager …
Will Jacks may soon be handed the keys to Centurion. The Pretoria Capitals superstar produced a superb all-round performance to steer his team to their first victory of Betway SA20 Season 2 on Thursday evening. Jacks delivered the third century of this year’s competition, with a sizzling 101 (42 balls, 8×4, 9×6) that set up …
Dear Editor Report Card: Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education Subject: Foundation phase outcomes Grade: F Comments: 81% of grade 4s can’t read for meaning in any language, and 56% of grade 6 learners cannot read at a grade 4 level. 74.2% of schools don’t have libraries. And only 56.9% have libraries that actually contain books. Grade …
On Friday, 19 January, Premier Alan Winde chaired the first meeting for 2024 of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Opening the meeting, the Premier said, “We are facing challenging months until the end of this administration’s term and beyond. We must continue to steady the ship, all the while keeping the needs of our …
Traffic official arrested for alleged R15 000 bribe
The Hawks' Bellville-based serious corruption investigation team have arrested Renay Claudine Ruiters for acts corruption.
Ruiters, 47, is a traffic official who allegedly extorted R15 000 from a person whom she arrested for driving under the influence of liquor in September 2023.
The matter was brought to the attention of the Hawks and the arrest was effected on Wednesday.
Ruiters is out on R1000 bail after she briefly appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court. The matter is postponed to 05 April 2024 for further investigation.
Head of the Hawks in the Western Cape, Major General Mathipa Makgato, appreciated the arrest as law enforcement officials are mandated to uphold and enforce the law.
He said this would hopefully send a strong message to other law breakers. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Fri, 01/19/2024 - 09:33
Deadline for comments on review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permit extended
An extension has been granted to allow the public to submit their comments on the review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permits issued to fish processing facilities operating within St Helena Bay in the Western Cape.
The notice calling for public participation was published in various newspapers on 23 November 2023, as well as on the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) website.
The date for submissions has been extended to 29 February 2024.
“The review process of the Coastal Waters Discharge Permits (CWDPs) aims to amend inconsistencies in the conditions of the CWDPs to establish uniformity and ensure gradual and consistent improvement of water quality in St Helena Bay over a five-year period.
“Persons or entities who discharge, or intend to discharge, effluent from land-based sources are required to obtain a CWDP or a General Discharge Authorisation from DFFE,” the department said on Friday.
This is according to Section 69 of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act 24 of 2009 (ICM Act) which regulates pollution that originates from land-based sources.
Four fish processing establishments (FPEs) in St Helena Bay, namely Lucky Star, West Point Processor, Pioneer Fishing and Amawandle, have historically been discharging effluent into coastal waters using CWDPs obtained prior to the enforcement of the ICM Act.
“The review process intends to set effluent discharge limits based on the 90th percentile of the FPEs' effluent monitoring results from January 2022 to December 2022. Subsequently, the effluent improvement limits will mandate a 20% annual enhancement of interim limits for all FPEs.
“To achieve these improvements and meet the stricter limits, the FPEs will be required to upgrade their infrastructure. Members of the public, including interested and affected stakeholders, are encouraged to take advantage of this extension to make valuable contributions and submissions,” the department said.
Inputs can be delivered by hand to:
The Director: Coastal Pollution Management
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
1 East Pier Building, East Pier Road
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Attention: Dr Yazeed Peterson
They can also be emailed to fpp@dffe.gov.za.
Copies of the current CWDPs, together with proposed amendments, can be downloaded from the department’s website at https://www.dffe.gov.za/permits/coastalwatersdischarge or obtained via email from rmolale@dffe.gov.za.
Hard copies of these documents can be obtained from any of the four FPF companies mentioned above. Any enquires may be directed to Rueben Molale on 021 819 2493. – SAnews.gov.za
nosihle
Fri, 01/19/2024 - 09:35