Gene expression leading to alterations in the DNA caused by asbestos exposure may explain the development of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), a rare and aggressive cancer. By analyzing public ...

This open-pit mine, measuring 1,140 ft (350 m) deep and more than two sq miles (six sq km) in size, along with other mines, are said to have made Canada the largest exporter of asbestos back in ...

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Ace Magashule's one-time assistant, Moroadi Cholota, has raised a special plea challenging her extradition to face criminal charges over the Free State asbestos removal scandal. The investigating ...

The asbestos' scam' case returned to the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein on Thursday. The investigating officer is currently testifying in a trial-within-a-trial to determine a special plea from ...

The future of Libby’s CARD Clinic has never looked more bleak. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office acknowledged Wednesday that it served a writ of execution on the Center for Asbestos Related ...

Mervyn Jessop, 72, has stage four mesothelioma, an ultra-deadly form of lung cancer associated with exposure to the hazardous material, asbestos. The father spent 12 years working as a computer ...

She's challenging the court's jurisdiction to hold her liable for criminal charges. Cholota will also argue why she claims her extradition from the US is unlawful. She is on trial alongside ...

The Free State asbestos corruption trial is happening at the Bloemfontein High Court on Wednesday, 7 May 2025. Picture: Nokukhanya Mntambo/ EWN. BLOMEFONTEIN - The asbestos corruption matter has ...

A former Royal Navy employee diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness has issued a plea for help. Jenny Turner, nee Winton, has been diagnosed with the “debilitating” pleural thickening lung ...

BLOEMFONTEIN - The lead investigator in the asbestos trial has denied intimidating and threatening Moroadi Cholota. Hawks' Captain Benjamin Calitz told the Free State High Court that he went to ...

A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health said asbestos abatement classes will take place at the Fairmont Southampton from May 12 to 20 as part of the hotel’s renovation works. Armell Thomas ...