# Pop sensation Taylor Swift has made history by becoming the most awarded artist at the MTV Video Music Awards. The 36-year-old American, who was previously tied with Beyoncé with 30 awards, won three awards at last night’s ceremony in Los Angeles. Swift took home the inaugural Artist Director Honours, and Video of the Year and […]
# The Agriculture Department is urging South Africans to help fight rabies through responsible pet ownership, vaccination and prompt action after possible exposure. As the country marks World Rabies Day under the theme “Stronger Together”, spokesperson Prince Mtsweni says 15 people have died from rabies since January. He says 115 laboratory-positive animal cases were also […]
# Die Departement van Landbou vra Suid-Afrikaners om te help met die stryd teen hondsdolheid deur verantwoordelike troeteldierbesit, inenting en vinnige optrede ná moontlike besmetting. Die land gedenk Wêreldhondsdolheidsdag onder die tema “Sterker Saam”. Die woordvoerder Prince Mtsweni sê 15 mense is sedert Januarie aan hondsdolheid dood. Hy sê 115 laboratorium-bevestigde gevalle by diere is […]
# Die Stad Kaapstad se Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens vier die Hanoverpark-biblioteek se 50 jaar-diens aan die gemeenskap. Hy sê die biblioteek verskaf toegang tot inligting, opvoeding, digitale hulpbronne en lewenslange leergeleenthede. Die burgemeesterskomiteelid, Francine Higham, sê die biblioteek het gevorder van ʼn tradisionele leen-fasiliteit tot ʼn gemeenskapsentrum wat geletterdheid, vaardigheidsontwikkeling, sosiale insluiting en gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid ondersteun:
# The City of Cape Town’s Libraries and Information Service is celebrating 50 years of the Hanover Park Library serving the community. The library provides access to information, education, digital resources and lifelong learning opportunities. Mayoral committee member Francine Higham says the library has evolved from a traditional lending facility into a community hub supporting […]
# Die DA sê hy is bekommerd oor tekorte aan voorbehoedmiddels by verskeie gesondheidsfasiliteite, terwyl die Departement van Gesondheid voorberei om op die eerste van volgende maand na ‘n nuwe nasionale verskaffingskontrak oor te skakel. Volgens die party is voorbehoedmiddels wat algemeen gebruik word, insluitend daaglikse pille soos Triphasil en Nordette, nie by verskeie klinieke […]
# The DA says it’s concerned about contraceptive shortages at several health facilities, just as the Department of Health prepares to switch to a new national supply contract on the first of next month. According to the party, commonly used contraceptives, including daily pills like Triphasil and Nordette, are unavailable at several clinics. The DA’s […]
# Die spesialis K9-maatskappy Luna Hounds sê opgeleide honde help Macadamia-boere om plae op te spoor voordat hulle sigbaar word. Robynne Oosthuizen het aan Engineering News gesê, honde wat opgelei is om reukopsporing te doen kan ‘n spesifieke dopluis-insekbesmetting identifiseer met ‘n gerapporteerde 99-persent akkuraatheid, wat produsente in staat stel om behandeling te teiken en […]
# Specialist K9 company Luna Hounds says trained dogs are helping Macadamia farmers detect pests before they become visible. Speaking to Engineering News, Robynne Oosthuizen says the scent-detection trained dogs can identify a specific scale insect infestation with reported 99-percent accuracy, allowing growers to target treatment and potentially reduce insecticide use. The company says a […]
