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Supreme Court of Appeal blocks Monsanto’s GMO maize, citing flaws in government safety oversight
A Supreme Court of Appeal decision halts the release of genetically modified maize, pointing to ignored environmental assessment obligations and safety concerns.
Huguenot Tunnel reopened after nitric acid spill
Hazardous spill experts were called to the scene to clean up the spill and the eight 1,000 litre containers of nitric acid were safely transferred onto a secondary truck that was certified to carry such hazardous materials.
Nitric acid spill sees the N1 between Touwsrivier and De Doorns closed until further notice
A nitric acid spill scene has been contained and officials from the Cape Winelands District Municipality are clearing the area along the N1 and Pass after a truck overturned on Thursday.
Mining bosses must be held accountable for dam disaster
OPINION: We will accept no more excuses, Mr Mantashe. Now is the time to put social justice and climate justice to the fore. And profits to the rear, writes Dr Trevor Ngwane.