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COVID-19
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Booze-Related Cape Hospital Admissions On The Rise Again
24 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It has been almost a week since the ban on alcohol sales was rescinded, and a number of Capetonians have clearly overdone it.
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How Long The WHO Reckons The Pandemic Will Last
24 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The head of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, spoke recently about a possible timeframe for getting COVID-19 under control.
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The COVID-19 Excuse Won’t Get You Out Of A Speeding Fine
24 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’m sure traffic officers in this country have heard just about every excuse under the sun, and this weekend was no different.
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Novak Djokovic Keeps Digging That Hole Deeper
21 Aug 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Serbian world number one has come under fire from the medical fraternity, as well as current and former tennis players, over the past few months.
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How SA’s COVID-19 Deaths Compare To AIDS And TB
19 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The actual COVID-19 death toll is likely far higher than the official count, but at the height of the AIDS pandemic, some of the figures were truly horrendous.
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Is There A Link Between Cold Weather And COVID-19? These Wits Scientists Don’t Think So
18 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists at Wits University took an in-depth look at whether there’s a connection between COVID-19 infection rates and climate.
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Five Lessons We’ve Learnt From Past Pandemics
18 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Throughout history, we’ve overcome devastating pandemics, and learned some valuable lessons along the way.
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Beware The ‘Second Surge’ – SA Medical Experts
18 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst South Africa’s COVID-19 cases are slowly decreasing, and some freedoms returning, the worries of a ‘second surge’ point to a tricky road ahead.
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Tobacco Giants Aren’t Done Fighting Smoking Ban In Court
17 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) has announced that it will continue with its legal action.
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These Infographics Break Down Alert Level 2 Quite Nicely
17 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s what you need to know about alert level 2, which is coming into effect as of midnight tonight.
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Two Cape Field Hospitals To Close As Infection Rates Decline
14 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Two temporary COVID-19 field hospitals in Cape Town are set to close as admissions drop, and virus rates decline in the Western Cape.
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They Don’t Know The Exact Source Of South Africa’s 33 000 Excess Deaths
14 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Perhaps the only thing we know for certain about COVID-19, is that we don’t really know everything yet.
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The Rise Of The Scarf-Mask: How Celebs Do Face Protection
13 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Fashion reflects the times, and the bandanna or scarf-mask is so hot right now. Protection-wise, however, they’re not all that practical.
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“Our Ban Is Pointless” – Insiders Suggest Booze And Tobacco Bans Will Be Lifted
12 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to sources familiar with discussions during yesterday’s NCCC meeting, chaired by President Ramaphosa, the bans could soon be lifted.
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We Could Be On Alert Level 2 By The End Of The Week
12 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We may finally be waving goodbye to advanced alert level 3 in the coming days, and ushering in the era of level 2.
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100 Days Clean – Everyone’s Pretty Envious Of New Zealand Right Now
11 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s been more than 100 days since new Zealand recorded their last locally transmitted case of COVID-19.
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Where Your Nightmares Come From And How To Control Them
06 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Knowing where your nightmares come from and how to control them goes a long way towards a decent night’s sleep.
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PUMA’s New Unity Collection Is Helping In The Fight Against COVID-19
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You can treat yourself to some new kicks and do your bit in the fight against COVID-19 with PUMA’s new ‘Unity Collection’.
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Department Of Tourism Outlines When We May Expect International Travellers Again
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new draft report published by the Department of Tourism provides possible scenarios for when we might welcome foreign tourists back to South Africa.
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Latest Face Mask Meltdown Involves Gunshots And Cigars [Video]
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’ve seen some over the top reactions from anti-maskers in America, but this guy might just take the cake.
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More Evidence Of Dangerous After-Effects In COVID-19 Survivors
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists believe that recovered COVID-19 patients could be faced with some very worrying after-effects.
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Melbourne Lockdown Struggles As “Sovereign Citizens” Fight Back [Videos]
04 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some residents of Victoria, calling themselves “sovereign citizens”, are refusing to co-operate with police checks, which in some cases has led to violent showdowns with law enforcement.
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First Signs Of Decline In New SA COVID-19 Data
04 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For the first time since early March, when South Africa had its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the rate at which cases are increasing daily in the country has started declining.
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These Medical Experts Reckon SA’s Alcohol Sales Ban Needs Reviewing [Video]
03 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Now that the reinstated alcohol sales ban has effectively reduced pressure on the healthcare system, medical experts are calling on government to review the latest data.
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Stage Four Blues: Tune In Friday As Thousands Of Angry Ozzies Scream Their Heads Off On Their Doorsteps
03 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I reckon South Africans can relate to how the people of Victoria are feeling at present, and perhaps a primal scream is in order.
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Lockdown Diaries: Hands Up If You’re Having Sex At The Moment
31 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Studies have yielded some interesting insight into what our sex lives look like during a pandemic.
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It’s Going From Bad To Worse Over At Boeing
30 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Boeing has been struggling to claw back profits, and the past few months have seen the financial woes deepen.
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Is The Curve Flattening In The Western Cape?
30 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During a provincial government press briefing yesterday, the data presented shows the Western Cape with a steady decline in cases.
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Potentially Bad News For Tall People Regarding COVID-19
29 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A study conducted in the UK found that tall people were more at risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Selborne’s Principal Is Tired Of His Partying Pupils
29 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst teachers and those associated with the day to day running of schools are adhering to strict protocols, pupils are living it up.
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