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Health
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Harrowing Doccie Takes You Inside Italy’s COVID-19 War [Video]
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new groundbreaking documentary, ‘Inside Italy’s COVID War’, takes you behind the scenes at Cremona Hospital during the height of the coronavirus crisis.
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Legalising Cannabis In SA Has Ground To A Halt
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Work on the Regulation of Cannabis Bill, drafted by the ministry of justice back in January, has slowed significantly due to the national lockdown.
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Dogs Could Be Trained To Sniff Out COVID-19 [Video]
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Researchers are confident that dogs could be trained to detect the coronavirus in people, even if they’re asymptomatic.
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Cape Town’s Coronavirus Outbreak Cracks The Washington Post
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The city accounts for around 10% of Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases, but the reasons for this are more complex than shouting about the Sea Point promenade.
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Latest SA Coronavirus Death Toll Projection Makes For Very Disturbing Reading [Video]
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to projections by the SA COVID-19 modelling consortium, consisting of scientists and experts advising the government, South Africa will see a huge spike in coronavirus deaths by November.
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100 Countries Gunning For China As Investigation Calls Grow
19 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are many countries that are going to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with their reputations tarnished. China is certainly one of them.
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It’s Hard To Argue Against The Benefits Of Eating Less Meat
19 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa and America share one common trait – we love our meat. But experts say cutting down might not be a bad idea.
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Enjoy These Loitering Brits Pretending To Exercise When A Cop Approaches [Video]
19 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A group of men approached by law enforcement outside a UK supermarket launched into an exercise routine to avoid arrest.
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Here Are The SA Districts Least Likely To Downgrade To Alert Level 3
19 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Analysis by the Department of Health has revealed the districts in SA hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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John Oliver’s Latest Coronavirus Segment Looks At Sports [Video]
18 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In his latest ‘Last Week Tonight’ segment, John Oliver once again looked at the coronavirus, but with a particular focus on sport.
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SA Scientists Say They Are Being “Sidelined” As Lockdown Backlash Grows
18 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Members of the ministerial advisory committee have spoken out about not being consulted on key decisions by government, although Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize disagrees.
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R3 000 A Carton – SA’s Smokers Are Getting Very, Very Desperate
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Smokers around the country are now being faced with some very tough decisions, as the cost of cheap knock-off brands skyrockets.
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Worried About Yourself Or Your Folks? Best Avoid These Spots [Video]
15 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Biology Professor Erin Bromage talks about the situations and activities most likely to put you at risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Inside Wits University’s COVID-19 Rapid Test Study (And How You Can Help)
14 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The immunology department at Witwatersrand University is testing existing rapid tests for COVID-19 to determine their accuracy.
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One COVID-19 Graph That Should Really Worry Cape Town
14 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As much of the country readies itself for a drop to alert level 3 at the end of May, those in Cape Town have reason to worry that they may be left behind.
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Diving Down The COVID-19 Conspiracy Rabbit Hole Is A Wild Ride [Video]
13 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The coronavirus pandemic is ripe for the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation, and any trip down the rabbit hole can get weird pretty quickly.
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Bryan Adams Under Fire For “Bat Eating” Instagram Rant [Videos]
13 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Bryan Adams has had to apologise for an Instagram post where he made some unfortunate claims about the origins of the coronavirus.
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Fear Spreads At Cape Care Home As Coronavirus Hits
13 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cape Town-based care home, Nazareth House, is coming under increased scrutiny from worried family members, after recording four cases of COVID-19 among residents, and 11 among staff.
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Skin Treatments Worth Considering Once Lockdown Eases
12 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Noticing a few new lines and wrinkles during lockdown? Here’s what you can do about that.
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South Korea COVID-19 Outbreak Shows Danger Of Easing Lockdown
12 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One night out, and nearly 80 new coronavirus cases – South Korea’s relaxing of lockdown measures backfired pretty quickly.
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“Doubts Creep In” – BBC Looks At SA’s Shifting Lockdown Mindset
12 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we reach the seventh week of our national lockdown, which is one of the toughest on earth, the voices of dissent grow louder.
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President Ramaphosa’s Latest Statement To The Nation Warns Of “New Reality”
11 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From the desk of the President, Ramaphosa talks of a “new reality”, and the next phase of our national response.
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Trump And The Coronavirus – Six Minutes That Sum Up His Response [Video]
11 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the US death toll passes 80 000, President Trump’s handling of the pandemic continues to be put under the microscope.
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They’re Releasing 19 000 SA Prisoners – Here’s Why
11 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has outlined the reasoning behind the pending release of 19 000 prisoners, amidst coronavirus fears in correctional facilities.
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Let’s Chat About If COVID-19 Could Mutate Into Something Worse
11 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the coronavirus spreads from person to person, and country to country, it continues to change. Is that something to worry about?
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Alert Level 3 – Which Lockdown Rules And Regulations Could Change
08 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As things stand, South Africa remains on alert level 4, and there is no timeframe given for when we may be downgraded to alert level 3.
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Win A Month’s Supply Of Health Shots Just In Time For Winter
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Start winter off right, and tackle the year ahead with a month’s supply of delicious cold-pressed health shots.
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Two Piglets For A Kayak? The Bartering System Is Making A Comeback
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In Fiji, citizens have found a way to distribute goods and services in a way that doesn’t break the bank.
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A THIRD Of South Africa Has Gone To Bed Hungry During Lockdown
08 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Before COVID-19 hit, and the country went into lockdown, South Africa had a food crisis. That continues to deepen at an alarming rate.
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Top SA Virologist Reckons You Probably Will Get Coronavirus
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A top South African virologist says that most people will probably catch COVID-19, but many won’t get seriously ill.
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