
TLU SA Congress looks at new approach for agriculture
15 September 2020
During the congress, Mr. Henry Geldenhuys (previous deputy-president) was elected as the new president of TLU SA. “It is an honour and highlight for me, but TLU SA is the priority,” he says. “Together, we will take TLU SA to new heights.” The congress elected Mr. Wannie Scribante (previous manager of the central region) as the new deputy president.
TBCSA calls for opening up of borders
15 September 2020
An opening date is critical if tourism is to reignite South Africa’s economy, not only to ensure that international trade can plan ahead, but also so that airlines can retain South Africa on their schedules. If airlines take the decision to redeploy their aircrafts or reduce their schedules, this will have a direct impact not only on tourism, but also trade.
SANParks free access week coming soon
15 September 2020
Every year SANParks aims to increase the number of locals that are granted free access to national parks during this time. Since the programme’s inception in 2006, 551 393 South Africans have been afforded the opportunity to enter national parks. SANParks has highlighted the growing need for national parks to be relevant, particularly to young people and communities living adjacent to parks.
Eskom discourages building near power lines
15 September 2020
Eskom staff needs to remove or replace pieces of equipment when they maintain these lines, and these pieces of equipment, which are often heavy, could fall on the dwellings or people below the line. Eskom uses various types of heavy machinery to maintain its power lines, which require enough space to access the structure.
Nuwe verwikkelinge rakende Groen Lisensies
15 September 2020
Die Raad van SA Jagters verwag al `n geruime tyd reeds dat die Polisie hierdie interdik wil herroep en die Vereniging het sy lede oor die afgelope twee maande hieroor ingelig en aangeraai om intussen hul bevoegdheid in plek te kry sodat hulle vir nuwe lisensies kan aansoek doen om die ou groen lisensies te vervang.
Bethal hospital urgently needs direct power line
15 September 2020
Although the Bethal hospital does make use of generators, which costs them approximately R755 000 per month, the hospital morgue and other departments are incurring significant damage due to the constant power outages and fluctuations.
AFPO threatens full shutdown
15 September 2020
AFPO has warned that it will intensify its action should government fail to meet its demands. The Department of Health said that it tried at several meetings last month to resolve the dispute, and that the National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa was the only organization that had informed them of the strike.
Help the SANBS avoid crisis
11 September 2020
“We are experiencing a high demand for blood from hospitals and are in dire need of blood donations across the country. Our Group O blood stocks have dropped significantly and we are appealing to all South Africans to donate a unit of blood in aid of those who need it most,” petitioned Silungile Mlambo, SANBS Chief Marketing Officer.
Amendment - IAE of continuous ashing at Tutuka Power Station
10 September 2020
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd obtained an Integrated Environmental Authorisation (IEA) for the proposed extension of Ash Disposal Facility for Tutuka Power Station, Mpumalanga Province, dated 19 October 2015. An application to amend the validity of the IEA was submitted to DEFF on 22 July 2020.
SA Jagters - Nuwe verwikkeling rakende groen lisensies
9 Septmber 2020
Na die beste inligting beskikbaar is daar ongeveer 670 000 ou groen lisensies wat nog geldig kan wees. SA Jagters dink nie dit is haalbaar om die huidige amnestie te gebruik om hierdie wapens in te handig en vir nuwe lisensies aansoek te doen nie.
World Alzheimer’s Month: Understand the warning signs and symptoms of dementia
8 September 2020
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of dementia, a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are warning signs and symptoms, but every individual may experience one or more of these signs to a different degree. One of the most common signs of dementia, especially in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned information.











