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Alcohol testing spotlighted as year-end looms
The prevalence of alcohol-related impairment in South Africa’s mining sector remains a persistent concern, prompting companies to adopt stricter testing regimes and invest in more sophisticated...
Lag in testing a risk to safety gains
South Africa will need to keep pace with international standards of roadside drug testing, such as saliva-based testing, if it is to meaningfully address the growing threat of drugged driving and...
Alco-Safe unveils new saliva drug testing solution at A-OSH Expo 2025
Drug and alcohol testing equipment supplier Alco-Safe showcased its latest advancements in occupational health and safety solutions at the A-OSH Expo 2025, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre,...
Cannabis law misconceptions demystified
Many cannabis users in South Africa have misconstrued the new Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, gazetted in June last year, believing they may openly use cannabis before entering the workplace....
Unreliable readings, costly consequences: why breathalyser accuracy is essential
By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe (Virtual Showroom) In safety-critical sectors, the reliability of breathalyser testing must be unquestionable. The potential for miscalibration...
From concern to confidence - can a sober work culture contribute to better team cohesion and morale?
By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe ( Virtual Showroom ) In the South African context, where productivity and safety must go hand in hand, breathalyser testing can significantly enhance...
Safeguarding your bottom line - the ROI of breathalyser testing in the workplace
By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe (Virtual Showroom) Alcohol abuse in the workplace poses a significant threat to safety, productivity, and overall company morale. Oftentimes, the...
Tackling substance abuse indispensable to workplace safety
Efforts to reduce alcohol and drug abuse among mining employees can help mitigate health-related issues that they could face, explains breathalyser specialist Alco-Safe. The mining sector, with its...
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South African food inflation continued to decelerate in October
South African food inflation declined for the third consecutive month, in October, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has highlighted in its latest “Food Inflation Brief”. (The BFAP...
Next six months critical for Takealot as it aims for full-year profit
E-commerce retailer and service provider Takealot increased its revenue by 23% year-on-year for the six months to September 30, and narrowed its loss before interest and taxes by 68% to...
Summit Africa raises R900m with second private equity fund
Impact investment management company Summit Africa has secured about R900-million in investment commitments toward its second private equity fund Summit Private Equity Fund II’s (SPEF II’s) target...
