# The City of Cape Town says that with dam levels lower and a longer, drier summer ahead, saving every possible litre of drinking water is becoming increasingly important. On average, the metro’s Recreation and Parks facilities save seven million litres of drinking water per day by using treated effluent for irrigation and other non-potable […]
# South African phosphate producer Kropz says its Nanophos product could offer farmers a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to traditional fertilisers. According to the company, Nanophos is a natural phosphate product containing calcium and silica, which can improve soil health and support plant growth. Kropz plans to increase production at its Elandsfontein site in […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse fosfaatprodusent Kropz sê sy Nanophos-produk kan boere ‘n goedkoper en meer volhoubare alternatief bied vir tradisionele bemestingstowwe. Volgens die maatskappy is Nanophos ‘n natuurlike fosfaatproduk wat kalsium en silika bevat, wat grondgesondheid kan verbeter en plantegroei kan ondersteun. Kropz beplan om produksie by sy Elandsfontein-fasiliteit in die Wes-Kaap tot 180-duisend ton per […]
# AgriSA en die Instituut vir Sekerheidstudies het ‘n ooreenkoms onderteken om landelike veiligheid te verbeter. Die organisasies sal inligting oor misdaad in landelike gebiede insamel, deel en daaroor verslag doen ten einde ‘n betroubare beeld van die probleem te vorm. Die inligting sal help om die oorsake van landelike misdaad te identifiseer, veiligheidsmaatreëls te […]
# TLU SA sê die meesterplan vir landbou en landbou-verwerking moet op ‘n sterker ekonomiese grondslag gebou word voor die inwerkingstelling versnel word. Die landbou-organisasie wil ook duidelikheid hê oor hoe hervorming by die plan ingesluit sal word sonder om die volhoubaarheid van die landbousektor te ondermyn. Die hoofbestuurder, Bennie van Zyl, sê boerdery moet […]
# TLU SA says the agriculture and agro-processing master plan should be built on a stronger economic foundation before its implementation is accelerated. The agricultural organisation also wants clarity on how transformation will be incorporated in the plan without undermining the sustainability of the agricultural sector. General manager Bennie van Zyl says farming must remain […]
# AgriSA and the Institute for Security Studies have signed an agreement to strengthen efforts to improve rural safety. The organisations will collect, share and report on crime in rural areas to build a reliable picture of the problem. The information will help identify the causes of rural crime, improve safety measures and guide discussions […]
# Die Stad Tshwane se Nooddienste-departement bly op hoë gereedheidsgrondslag terwyl swaar reën, skadelike wind en hewige donderstorms tot verdere oorstromings kan lei. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens het ʼn geel vlak 2-waarskuwing uitgereik vir ongure weer wat van vanmiddag tot middernag verwag word. Die departement se woordvoerder, Nana Radebe-Kgiba, sê noodpersoneel het die afgelope paar dae […]
# The City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services Department remains on high alert as heavy downpours, damaging winds and excessive lightning threaten further flooding. The South African Weather Service issued a Yellow Level Two warning for this afternoon until around midnight. The department’s spokesperson, Nana Radebe-Kgiba, says emergency personnel spent the past few days responding to […]
