Clearing the air: Gauteng’s mystery stinky smell explained
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Smell is caused by elevated hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) levels transported by wind from Mpumalanga to Gauteng. Potential eye irritation, headaches, and nausea; the public is advised to avoid prolonged exposure. New legislative measures are being implemented to tighten emission standards and formalise air quality limits. Residents across Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Pretoria have recently been greeted by a pungent, "rotten egg" smell, sparking widespread concern […]