Agriculture
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Plaaseienaars wen waterstryd teen munisipaliteit, maar Lambertsbaai se krane bly oop
Hooggeregshof stel waterlisensie tersyde, maar Lambertsbaai se watertoevoer gaan voort terwyl die munisipaliteit die aansoekproses van voor af moet begin.
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Agt nuwe gevalle van bek-en-klouseer in Vrystaat bevestig
Die Vrystaatse Departement van Landbou, Landelike Ontwikkeling en Omgewingsake het op Vrydag agt nuwe gevalle van bek-en-klouseer bevestig. Die totale aantal bevestigde gevalle in die provinsie het tot 687 gestyg.
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Deputy Minister Mahlobo commends progress at Clanwilliam Dam as R8bn project nears halfway mark
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo praised progress at the long-delayed Clanwilliam Dam wall raising project during a site visit.
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Western Cape dam levels show mixed fortunes amid erratic winter rainfall
Cape Town is facing renewed water security concerns as dam levels supplying the city have dropped below last year’s levels, despite the province being hit by devastating floods in May and June.
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Free State police open inquest into young farmworker’s death
SAPS in the Free State’s Gariep Dam area opened an inquest docket for investigation following the tragic death of a young farmworker.
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Government ends monopoly on foot and mouth disease vaccines
Farmers can now vaccinate their cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease following a settlement between Minister of Agriculture and agriculture representatives.
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Improved water quality offers hope for Milnerton Lagoon, but concerns remain
Milnerton Lagoon restoration shows progress as improved water quality, returning marine life and fewer odour complaints point to environmental recovery.
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Four UFS academics in the running for South Africa’s ‘Science Oscars’
Four academics from the University of the Free State are among the nominees of this year’s South32 Awards, otherwise known as the Science Oscars.
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North West farmer fined after 23 undocumented workers arrested
A farm owner was issued with an admission of guilt fine, and 23 undocumented foreign nationals allegedly in his employment arrested in the Vorstershoop area.
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Soektog na sesde persoon in Vaalrivier duur voort; rede vir bootramp ondersoek
Daar word steeds gesoek na die sesde persoon, wat vermoedelik verdrink het, ná ‘n selfgemaakte boot op die Vaalrivier omgeslaan het. Die liggame van vyf ander is gevind.
