This was an exciting project with huge spins off for the economy. Improving government efficiency will result in improved decision making and ultimately create certainty in busines. South African Air Quality Units are continuously undergoing changes, and improving their performance remains a constant endeavour. In addition, these units are also experiencing several challenges in terms of improving communication across the different spheres, accessing air quality data and using the information to support the decision-making required for efficient management of air quality in South...

The Lactuca genus, which is characterized by a variety of forms including annual, biennial and perennial, glabrous or pubescent herbs with abundant latex, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Lactuca is an essential source of phytochemicals and is used in traditional medicine. The authors discuss Lactuca sativa's anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, analgesic, sedative and neuroprotective effects. The antibacterial effects of Lactuca sativa extracts are evaluated using the microwell dilution method against a wide range of clinical isolated bacteria, and the antioxidant...