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Tshwane strengthens fight against air pollution with new regulations
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The City of Tshwane has updated its Air Quality Management By-law to protect residents and improve air quality.
The amendments target major contributors to pollution, including vehicle emissions, fuel-burning appliances, and spray-painting activities.
A key feature is the "duty of care" principle, requiring individuals and businesses to prevent activities that may cause air pollution.
The by-law also mandates maintenance for certain vehicles, registration and emissions reporting for fuel-burning appliances, and prohibits open burning of domestic, garden, and industrial waste.
Officials say the updated regulations align with national standards and reflect Tshwane’s commitment to public health and a cleaner, healthier environment.
The amendments target major contributors to pollution, including vehicle emissions, fuel-burning appliances, and spray-painting activities.
A key feature is the "duty of care" principle, requiring individuals and businesses to prevent activities that may cause air pollution.
The by-law also mandates maintenance for certain vehicles, registration and emissions reporting for fuel-burning appliances, and prohibits open burning of domestic, garden, and industrial waste.
Officials say the updated regulations align with national standards and reflect Tshwane’s commitment to public health and a cleaner, healthier environment.
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Christian Sadie wins silver for South Africa at Para Swimming World Champs
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Christian Sadie has given South Africa a strong start at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore by winning silver in the 200 Individual Medley.
He finished second behind Argentina’s Inaki Basiloff, with Aleksei Ganiuk taking bronze.
The event, running from 21 to 27 September, is being hosted in Asia for the first time.
Sadie, who competes in the S7 category, is no stranger to the podium, with previous medals at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
His performance adds to a growing list of international achievements and sets the tone for Team South Africa at the championships.
He finished second behind Argentina’s Inaki Basiloff, with Aleksei Ganiuk taking bronze.
The event, running from 21 to 27 September, is being hosted in Asia for the first time.
Sadie, who competes in the S7 category, is no stranger to the podium, with previous medals at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
His performance adds to a growing list of international achievements and sets the tone for Team South Africa at the championships.
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A record breaking red dress unites the world in stitches
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A unique silk dress has been completed after 14 years of embroidery by 380 artisans from 51 countries.
The Red Dress project brought together women and men who shared their stories through more than a billion and a half stitches.
The garment will be recognised in Guinness World Records next year as the largest collaborative embroidery project in history.
Many of the contributors were refugees or survivors of conflict, and the project gave them an opportunity to turn their skills into a source of healing and income.
The Red Dress has already been displayed in galleries around the world and continues to shine as a symbol of resilience, creativity and global unity.
The Red Dress project brought together women and men who shared their stories through more than a billion and a half stitches.
The garment will be recognised in Guinness World Records next year as the largest collaborative embroidery project in history.
Many of the contributors were refugees or survivors of conflict, and the project gave them an opportunity to turn their skills into a source of healing and income.
The Red Dress has already been displayed in galleries around the world and continues to shine as a symbol of resilience, creativity and global unity.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.33 to the US Dollar, 23.39 to the British Pound, and 20.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3718,12 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.68 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,975.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.33 to the US Dollar, 23.39 to the British Pound, and 20.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3718,12 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.68 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,975.00.
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