Essayer OR - Gratuit
WCG commits R100 million to procure FMD vaccines amid outbreak
Cape Times
|February 09, 2026
AN INVESTIGATION is underway to determine the extent of the Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the Mbekweni area near Paarl and to establish what control measures will be required to prevent further spread.
Provincial authorities also said suspected cases have been reported and inspected in George, Mossel Bay, Mfuleni, Makhaza, and Kalkfontein.
“Blood samples have been collected and sent to the laboratory, and the Department will commence vaccination in the area with immediate effect,” Premier Alan Winde and Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Dr Ivan Meyer said in a joint statement.
The provincial government announced it will set aside R100 million to procure enough vaccine doses to protect livestock.
“We are acting swiftly with all stakeholders to get ahead of this outbreak,” Winde said.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition February 09, 2026 de Cape Times.
Abonnez-vous à Magzter GOLD pour accéder à des milliers d'histoires premium sélectionnées et à plus de 9 000 magazines et journaux.
Déjà abonné ? Se connecter
PLUS D'HISTOIRES DE Cape Times
Cape Times
Black Caps and Chevrons Super 8 bound
NEW Zealand sealed their qualification to the next phase of the ICC mens T20 World Cup with an eightwicket humping of Canada in Chennai yesterday.
2 mins
February 18, 2026
Cape Times
Arleta hails Saka-Madueke rivalry as Gunners eye lead
MIKEL Arteta believes Arsenal and England are reaping the rewards of a friendly rivalry between Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke, as the duo battle for starts for both club and country.
1 mins
February 18, 2026
Cape Times
How to manage drive for compulsive productivity
IF you ask my friends or colleagues to describe me, the unanimous response would be “she’s someone who gets things done”.
3 mins
February 18, 2026
Cape Times
No more excuses: Urgent need for structural energy reform in South Africa
RECENT statements from organised business, civil society and parts of government reflect a shared frustration: South Africa's public institutions are not implementing reform or delivering infrastructure fast enough.
3 mins
February 18, 2026
Cape Times
JOBLESSNESS HEADACHE FOR RURAL PROVINCES
'Apartheid spatial arrangements do still have an effect in the labour markets' - Statistician-General
3 mins
February 18, 2026
Cape Times
Land Bank appoints Jabu Mphambo as acting CEO after Rikhotso resignation
‘SIPHELELE DLUDLA
1 mins
February 18, 2026
Cape Times
Four-year legal fight ends in KZN dog breeder's conviction
A PIETERMARITZBURG dog breeder has been convicted of animal cruelty following a four-year investigation into the mistreatment and neglect of 17 Pitbull-type dogs.
1 mins
February 18, 2026
Cape Times
Better energy intelligence is disrupting logistics sector operations
THE global logistics industry, from forklift fleets to transport refrigeration units, treats electrification as a sustainability project, but that mistake is costing it money, resilience, and competitive advantage.
3 mins
February 18, 2026
Cape Times
Suspended senior official cleared of alleged gross financial misconduct
THE Department of Human Settlements has no intention to challenge the decision to exonerate its corporate services deputy director-general Nelly Letsholonyane of the 11 charges following a lengthy suspension.
2 mins
February 18, 2026
Cape Times
Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak spreads across six provinces
FOLLOWING President Cyril Ramaphosa ‘s announcement in his state of the nation address last week that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) had been declared a National Disaster, the Department of Agriculture provided an update on the FMD outbreak detailing the spread across six provinces.
3 mins
February 18, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size