Occupational Health & Safety

Informal Worker’s Response to the Challenge of Public Urination

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In Durban’s inner city, there comes a time when one must hold their nose as they walk past a place covered in a build-up of urine. The ammonia creates a strong smell that most struggle to stomach. As bad as this smell can be, the conditions created from this waste and the reasons behind it … Read more

The Deeper Implications of Potholes

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Priyanka Govender Picture driving on the way to work, when suddenly the entire car takes a large thump. A pothole. A common South African experience, akin to the likes of home affairs queues and loadshedding right before a deadline. Usually a situation like this is resolved in a matter of days with an insurance claim … Read more