People living with chronic illnesses are more vulnerable to heat effects. ShutterstockAs the temperatures soar and weather patterns continue to be affected by global warming and climate dynamics, more people – particularly in developing countries – are likely to die from natural deaths such as respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke deaths. This is the … [Read more...] about Why hotter weather is likely to affect people in developing countries more | The Conversation
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People, Land and Food: Snaps from Life
Photos capture a slice of life. Still, moving, placid, angry or sensuous—they capture moments, feelings and beauty. Every time somebody takes a picture of something, a minuscule part of some memory is taken prisoner and shut away permanently. And when the quality of the picture taken is true-to-life, it becomes an unwritten description, an unsung paean to a tiny part of … [Read more...] about People, Land and Food: Snaps from Life
8 people killed in Cape Town shack fires
Johannesburg – Eight people were killed and 19 others were displaced in the early hours of Saturday morning across Cape Town when their shacks in were engulfed in flames, the city’s fire and rescue department said. A total of three men, three women and two girls were killed in four different areas, spokesperson Theo Layne […] The post 8 people killed in Cape … [Read more...] about 8 people killed in Cape Town shack fires
Most people feel unsafe in Khayelitsha, survey shows
Rape Crisis volunteers conducted door-to-door surveys in different areas in Khayelitsha between 24 November and 1 December as part of the organisation’s “16 days of activism” campaign. Read more on: News … [Read more...] about Most people feel unsafe in Khayelitsha, survey shows
Inner city revamp to benefit street people
The project, funded by Khulisa Social Solutions, involves engineering students from the US working with street people in the area. Read more on: News … [Read more...] about Inner city revamp to benefit street people
