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Download logoThe Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has learnt with shock of the tragic death of Mr Simon Mbata, who was the
For waste pickers, one man's trash becomes another one's treasure By Staff Reporter By Dominic Naidoo Every day in South Africa, thousands of people traverse our neighbourhood streets and municipal landfills in search of trash that is otherwise deemed worthless by most of us. These dedicated individuals pick through our waste in search of valuable recyclable materials which they collect, clean and sell to recycling companies. This critical yet thankless profession is vital to waste management systems not only in South Africa but all over the world. This is their livelihood; they are waste pi...
Opinion OPINION 2021 On this page you will find a collection of opinion pieces. Opinion pieces provide detailed viewpoints written by groundWork staff and researchers. Most of these items will also appear in the press, both print and online. 'Deadly air' case truly a matter of life or death 13 May 2021 – In early 2003, landmark litigation was brought by the Treatment Action Campaign against the government. The TAC confronted the government for not providing proven and cost effective medicines for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV to pregnant mothers. It won the...