The people’s voice wins as Joburg dumps R50 recycling levy: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: The people’s voice wins as Joburg dumps R50 recycling levy: Pressure and complaints from citizens don’t always result in victory, but in the case of the City of Johannesburg’s proposed R50 recycling levy they certainly have. The city had proposed the formal … … [Read more...] about The people’s voice wins as Joburg dumps R50 recycling levy
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Pensioner Helps Himself and his Neighbourhood by Recycling from Illegal Dumps – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Pensioner Helps Himself and his Neighbourhood by Recycling from Illegal Dumps – Port Elizabeth in the News: Pensioner Helps Himself and his Neighbourhood by Recycling from Illegal Dumps: Ntsokolo Konzapi, who is 72, survives by supplementing his pension by collecting and selling discarded plastic containers to recyclers in Port Elizabeth. Ntsokolo Konzapi packing empty plastic … [Read more...] about Pensioner Helps Himself and his Neighbourhood by Recycling from Illegal Dumps – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of communities living nearby | The Conversation
How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of communities living nearby: Communities that live near mines are exposed to particles of dust from these mines which affects their health. ShutterstockMining is a major economic activity in many developing countries. In South Africa, mining of gold, coal and other natural resources has played a significant role in the country’s … [Read more...] about How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of communities living nearby | The Conversation
Johannesburg suffocates in shadow of mine dumps
Johannesburg suffocates in shadow of mine dumps: Johannesburg suffocates in shadow of mine dumps: “Look at my spinach. That is the sand from the mine. The yellow one in the soil-it's destroying everything,” said Thabo Ngubane as he tended his small allotment in Soweto. An impoverished South African township takes wing with help from the Bird Man: Today, the … [Read more...] about Johannesburg suffocates in shadow of mine dumps
