The South African Medical Research Council says it supports the passing of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill into law. The public has until the coming Friday, to offer comment, and make submissions to the portfolio committee on health. The committee said that the bill sought to protect the health of all South Africans. The South African Informal Traders Alliance has, however, raised concerns over the bill, […]
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has advised people who are sickly or at high risk of Covid-19 complications to consider wearing face masks after it noticed an increase in Covid-19 traces in several wastewater treatment plants in the Western Cape. The council, which has been monitoring more than 80 wastewater treatment plants for the past two years, said in the past week it observed “sharp increases” in concentrations […]
COVID-19 Ministerial Advisory Committee Co-chairperson Professor Kholeka Mlisana has welcomed. Prof Mlisana on Morning Live: Mlisana says they also wish to see enough vaccines being administered, particularly among educators. She says the rising number of new infections can be reduced by adhering to non-pharmaceutical interventions including the wearing of masks, social distancing and sanitising. “Level 3 is enough, it’s up to each and every one of us to prevent the […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
