Viral ‘Chuffing’ Trend Sparks Urgent Safety Warning for South African Schools

Learners have been warned against a dangerous viral trend known as “chuffing”, after videos surfaced showing pupils inhaling chemicals from fire extinguishers, raising serious health concerns. Picture Credit: PSLFireSafety By Aisha Zardad South Africa — The Department of Basic Education has issued an urgent warning following the circulation of a disturbing social media video showing…

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DA Warns Gauteng’s R63 Million Budget Falls Short in Foot-and-Mouth Fight

Over 261,000 animals in Gauteng have been affected by the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, raising concerns over livestock health, food security, and the province’s agricultural economy. Picture Credit: FarmersWeekly By Aisha Zardad Gauteng – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has criticised the Gauteng Provincial Government’s R63 million allocation to combat the escalating outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease…

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SASSA Allocates R14 Million to Upgrade Offices and Improve Service Delivery

South African Social Security Agency has allocated R14 million to assess and upgrade office infrastructure as part of efforts to improve service delivery. Picture Credit: Bizcommunity By Aisha Zardad South Africa – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has allocated R14 million to upgrade its office infrastructure as part of efforts to improve service…

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