Increase in SARS-CoV-2 RNA levels in wastewater:
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has flagged an increasing “volatility” in the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 RNA fragments in wastewater samples in recent weeks.
: SAnews – South African News Gabisile
BRICS members called to enhance efforts towards water sustainability:
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called for enhanced collaborative efforts towards water sustainability across the globe.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
KZN commits to support new developments to reduce carbon footprint:
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has committed the province to continue to support new developments that help reduce the carbon footprint, while simultaneously ensuring that people are adequately skilled to be at the forefront of the new green industries.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
‘Acts of sabotage’ nearly plunge SA into Stage 6 load shedding:
Eskom Chief Executive Andre de Ruyter says the country could have been plunged into Stage 6 load shedding or worse had alleged saboteurs succeeded in an apparent plan to shut down some of the units at the Lethabo Power Station.
: SAnews – South African News NeoB
Labour dept takes blitz inspections to Northern Cape:
The Department of Employment and Labour in the Northern Cape is set to conduct an integrated blitz inspection focusing on the agricultural sector from 22 November 2021 to 3 December 2021 in ZF Mgcawu District Municipality in Upington.
: SAnews – South African News DikelediM
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Fun Western Cape Fact: Fleeing persecution in France, Huguenots (a sect of Calvinists) came to the Stellenbosch region in 1690. They soon put their knowledge of growing wine grapes to good use, taking advantage of fertile soil that helped to start the wine industry in South Africa.
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