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Paradise To Hell: A Look Inside The “Last Festival On Earth” [Video]
28 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Imagine being locked down on an island, with fellow festival attendees, due to the coronavirus. Maybe that sounds ideal to you, but not so much for others.
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We’re Heading Into Flu Season – Here’s How To Help Your Immune System
28 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Think of this as a gentle reminder that it’s more important than ever to keep your immune system in fighting form during and after lockdown.
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Daily Maverick Outlines “Five Spots Of COVID-19 Hope”
28 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes, amidst the daily headlines, it’s tough to find a ray of good news. Here are five spots of hope amongst the rubble.
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Bill Gates On When We Can Expect A COVID-19 Vaccine
28 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Bill Gates has some updates on his efforts to combat the coronavirus, and some insights into when we may expect a vaccine.
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What Needs To Happen Before Alcohol Sales Are Allowed Again
28 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s alert level 4 does not allow for the sale of alcohol, but alert level 3 currently does, within restricted trading hours.
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Imagine Being Blamed For Bringing Coronavirus To China [Video]
28 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A theory as to who started the coronavirus, advanced by YouTube wack job and conspiracy peddler George Webb, is ruining lives.
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Our R37 Million Zim Border Fence Has Become A Laughing Stock [Video]
28 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Costing a cool R37 million, the fence, found around Beitbridge, has already become a laughing stock and has failed dismally to curb the influx of people and illegal trade.
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The Moment Trump Suggested Injecting Disinfectant To Treat Coronavirus [Video]
24 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During yesterday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing, US President Donald Trump touted treatment methods that have experts worried.
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Still No Booze – What To Expect From Alert Level 4 Next Week
24 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As of May 1, South Africa will be moved to alert level 4. Whilst there are still a great deal of uncertainties to be ironed out, here’s what we know thus far.
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Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog Is Helping To Fight COVID-19 [Video]
24 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Boston Dynamics robot dog, ‘Spot’, has joined efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
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Graph Shows How Face Masks Can Contain The Virus – Depending On Two Things
24 Apr 2020 by Jacqui / No Comments
Much has been written and said about the efficacy of face masks, but our Department of Health backs usage when out in public.
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Some Tough Township Lockdown Truths From Carte Blanche [Video]
23 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There was a time when people were talking about the coronavirus as a great leveller, but the past few weeks have made it abundantly clear that is not the case.
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Many Countries Are Easing Lockdown Restrictions – Here’s How
23 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A number of countries around the world are easing up on their lockdown restrictions, as they grapple with how to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Leaked Document: SA Will Have Ongoing, Changing Stages Of Lockdown – Like Load Shedding
23 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, a ‘leaked’ document was widely circulated on social media, laying out South Africa’s plan for what lies ahead.
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BBC Looks At Whether SA’s Alcohol Ban Is Working
22 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google searches for ways to make booze at home have spiked, and bartering in the ‘burbs continues at a rate of knots. Has our alcohol ban been a success?
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SA Expert – Up To 45 000 Deaths And Three Years Of Lockdown
22 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Prof Shabir Madhi, of Wits University, who heads the public health subcommittee advising President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet, says we’re in this for the long haul.
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Simple Tips To Managing Stress At Home
21 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re all feeling a little anxious and stressed as we navigate these unparalleled times. Here’s how to manage that during and after lockdown.
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Great News For American Cannabis Industry In ‘Biggest 420 Ever’
21 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some research firms believe that US cannabis industry sales will exceed $16 billion this year, due in large part to the lockdown. 420 sales boomed, too.
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“Prepare Ourselves For Repeated Lockdowns” – Some Practical Solutions To What Comes Next
21 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When April ends, life will not return to business as usual. Here are some practical solutions, as well as words of warning from one of the leading scientists on the government’s advisory committee on COVID-19.
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Elon Musk Hasn’t Covered Himself In Glory During COVID-19 Pandemic
20 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Elon Musk’s attempts to produce ventilators to help treat the coronavirus have fallen woefully short of expectations, and some of his early comments look even worse now.
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You’re Allowed To Leave Your House If You Have An Argument In The UK
17 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Lockdown laws and regulations in the UK differ quite considerably from our own, with a great deal more movement permitted.
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Turkey Is Trying A Very Different Lockdown Tactic
17 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Having botched the initial lockdown announcement, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan seems determined to stick to his guns.
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Coronavirus Pandemic Spells Terrible News For SA’s Rhinos
16 Apr 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Global lockdowns have seen greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution slashed, but it’s not all good news on the environmental front.
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Handwashing Obsessives Get The Porn Site They’ve Always Wanted
16 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’ve heard of Pornhub (yes, you have), but have you heard of Scrubhub? Handwashing aficionados are in for a treat.
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UK Experts Reckon You Can’t End Lockdown Until You Have A Vaccine
16 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the UK struggles with an overwhelmed healthcare system, and a death toll nearing 13 000, tough decisions lie ahead.
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Harrowing Video Takes You Inside Italy’s Coronavirus Epicentre
15 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At present, more than 21 000 people have died, with more than 160 000 confirmed cases across Italy. The pandemic’s epicentre is the northern region of Lombardy.
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Wonderful Story Of 99-Year-Old War Veteran Raising Millions [Video]
15 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
99-year-old Captain Tom Moore served his country during World War II, and he is now taking up the call again in the face of a global pandemic.
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What The Data Tells Us About SA’s “World-Class” Fight Against COVID-19
15 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nowadays, it seems like everyone is an expert and armed with their own set of statistics. If you take a look at the data available, though, our response to the coronavirus has been superb.
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Bootlegging In The ‘Burbs As WhatsApp Groups Trade Booze And Ciggies
14 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
How many packs of Stuyvie Blue for a bottle of good red? Apparently it’s three, and it might be delivered via drone.
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Meet The First Person In The World To Trial A Possible COVID-19 Vaccine [Video]
14 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Jennifer Haller speaks out about what it was like to be the first person in the world to trial a possible vaccine for COVID-19.
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