HEALTHALLAFRICA
South Africa: Unsafe Manganese Dust Levels Trigger Health and Legal Warnings in Nelson Mandela Bay
Manganese dust in Nelson Mandela Bay's harbour and Markman Industrial area has contaminated the air beyond legal limits, exposing residents to unsafe levels. City officials were aware of the issue for months but failed to warn the public, triggering health and legal concerns.
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