As the world marks the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on 7 September, South Africans are being reminded that air quality is shaped by more than what happens outdoors. The 2026 Clean Air Day campaign is focusing on the economic and health benefits of tackling air pollution and climate change together. Locally,
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Autumn is normally the mellow transition between summer’s heat and winter’s chill. This year, however, shifting weather patterns mean a very different season – and the consequences may be felt inside our homes as much as outdoors. Seasonal forecasts from the SA Weather Service suggest the eastern, northern and central parts of South Africa may
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Did you know that the air quality inside your house fluctuates throughout the year thanks to the changing seasons? “Each season brings its own air quality challenges and changes, and as the outdoor air quality changes, the air inside our homes, offices and other enclosed spaces also change. These changes bring different pollutants, humidity variations
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A third of all South Africans suffer from allergic diseases during their life, and 40% of allergy sufferers in South Africa are children. These numbers are staggering, especially when you consider children make up only 34% of the total population in South Africa. Trevor Brewer, director of air treatment specialist Solenco, says the increase in allergies is not
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