Today is an important landmark in South Africa’s history; Freedom Day. To acknowledge the great sacrifices South Africans have made since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, South African Tourism has released a new television advert to inspire hope as the country marks Freedom Day under lockdown. Freedom of movement; the dignity of work; the joys of travel and experiencing … [Read more...]
Protect your lungs this World Tuberculosis Day
Today is World Tuberculosis Day, and the National Council against Smoking (NCAS) is placing the spotlight on the impact of smoking on tuberculosis (TB). TB is the country’s leading cause of death at 8.8% of all deaths, according to Stats SA. TB is passed on from one person to another through the air, usually through coughing or sneezing. It is fully treatable although the … [Read more...]
War Chemical 2,4 D GM maize: coming to our plates soon
The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has published a briefing paper titled, ‘South Africa and 2,4 D GM maize: Biosafety and Socio-economic risks’, exposing ongoing risky technological developments with South Africa’s staple food – maize. It exposes that plans are underfoot to commercially grow genetically modified (GM) maize resistant to the war chemical, 2, D (event … [Read more...]
The campaign to remove Roundup herbicide is here
The time has come for a Nation Wide picket to create Awareness of the toxic Side Effects of Monsanto's herbicide, Roundup. We want Builders Warehouse to care for the safety of their customers over their profit and have it removed from their store. As we have seen, Section 17 of the Constitution of our country says that "everyone has the right, peacefully and unarmed, to … [Read more...]
Air pollution in cities kill more people than malaria and AIDS combined
Air quality has been improving over time in many cities. For example, Los Angeles isn't quite synonymous with smog the way it used to be... But unfortunately, while some places are getting better, others are getting worse, especially as a larger percentage of humanity is moving to urban areas every year. How big a deal is this? Let's just say that air pollution now kills … [Read more...]
Mamelani’s Move for Health Day
Non-profit organisation, Mamelani Projects hosted their own Move for Health Day on 6 May at the Chris Campbell Memorial field in Khayelitsha. The initiative was conceptualised by the World Health Organisation's Global Move for Health Day which was celebrated on May, 2nd, 2011. The aim of the initiative is to raise awareness on the importance of exercise to improve your … [Read more...]
