Tag: South Africa
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Lab Analysis Confirms O Strain in Smuggled FMD Vaccines in South Africa
Overview: A New Biosecurity Challenge for South Africa The latest interception of smuggled animal-health supplies has brought a surprising and troubling finding to light. Laboratory analysis confirms that an inactivated O field strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is present in a shipment of vaccines that were clandestinely trafficked and intercepted by authorities. This development marks…
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Nanosilver and FMD in SA: Caution for Farmers Today
Warning over nanosilver products used against Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) poses serious economic and animal health risks for farmers. In recent months, some producers in South Africa have turned to nanosilver products marketed as solutions for FMD. While nanotechnology can offer benefits in certain contexts, the core issue is governance and…
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Nanosilver Claims Mislead Farmers on Foot-and-Mouth Disease Treatment in SA
Overview: Nanosilver and FMD in South Africa Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a critical concern for cattle farmers in South Africa, where livestock producers rely on trusted veterinary medicines and vaccines to manage outbreaks. In recent years, some suppliers have marketed nanosilver products as a quick, low-cost solution for FMD prevention and treatment. However, these products…
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Nanosilver Prods for FMD: Caution for South African Farmers
Overview: Nanosilver and Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) poses a persistent threat to livestock health and agricultural livelihoods in South Africa. Recently, some nanosilver products have been marketed as potential aids in managing FMD. However, veterinary and regulatory authorities warn that these products are not registered as livestock medicines in South Africa.…
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Synodality and Evangelization: Nuncio’s Call in South Africa
Synodality and Evangelization: A Call from the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa Johannesburg, 22 January 2026 – A leading figure of the Catholic Church in South Africa, the Apostolic Nuncio, underscored a foundational message at the Bishops’ Plenary Assembly: synodality and evangelization are inseparably linked. The comment, delivered amid discussions on the Church’s mission in…
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Synodality and Evangelization Unite: A Nuncio’s Call at South Africa Bishops’ Plenary
Introduction: A Shared Mission At the Bishops’ Plenary Assembly in South Africa, the Apostolic Nuncio underscored a fundamental truth: synodality and evangelization are inseparably connected. This pairing, he argued, is not a mere theoretical ideal but a practical framework through which the Church can more effectively announce the Gospel in a diverse and rapidly changing…
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Synodality and Evangelization: Nuncio Addresses SA Bishops Plenary
Synodality and Evangelization: A Core Duo for the South Africa Church In a pivotal moment for the Catholic Church in South Africa, the Apostolic Nuncio underscored the inseparable link between synodality and evangelization during the Bishops’ Plenary Assembly. Speaking to a gathering of bishops and church leaders, the nuncio highlighted that the Church’s journey toward…
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Suspended EMPD Boss Mkhwanazi Denies Involvement as Witness D Murder Case Unfolds
Overview of the Maddening Inquiry and Allegations In a high-stakes development at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) chief, Mkhwanazi, has publicly stated that he is not a killer and does not know the identity of Witness D, a figure central to ongoing allegations of a 2022 cover-up involving the…
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Porteous and Snyders Lead Cell C Challenge After Opening Round at Killarney
Overview The Sunshine Tour got underway for 2024 with a blistering start at the Cell C Challenge, as Haydn Porteous and Tyran Snyders fired rounds of 64 to share the lead after the first round at Killarney Country Club. The opening day brought a mix of precise iron play and clutch putting, setting the tone…
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Scattered Rainfall Expected in Coming Weeks Across SA’s North and East
Forecast Overview: Scattered Rainfall Holds Steady in SA’s North and East South Africa’s weather outlook for the coming weeks points to scattered rainfall across the northern and eastern regions. Meteorological services indicate that while showers will persist, the probability of widespread heavy rainfall remains low. For farmers, this pattern means occasional relief from dry spells,…