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SA Teams Up With NASA To Aid Space Travel
29 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The South African National Space Agency has teamed up with NASA to host a Deep Space Ground Station.
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Desperate For Attention, David Bullard Drops ‘K-Word’ Tweet And Gets Fired
29 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bullard, perhaps best known for a 2008 Sunday Times column that saw him lose his job, has once again been sacked.
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Booze Sales And Exercise Times Under Alert Level 3
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following a media briefing this afternoon by co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, we now have some clarity regarding certain alert level 3 regulations.
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Comparing SA’s Weekly Deaths During Lockdown To Predictions
28 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new report from the South African Medical Research Council documents the number of weekly deaths recorded during the lockdown, compared with predictions using data from previous years.
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What Lockdown Means For The SA Post Office
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Regulations around operations at the SA Post Office have been relaxed, meaning many of its core services can now resume.
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It’s Not Easy To Find Out If A Convicted Sex Offender Lives In Your Neighbourhood [Video]
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s Child Protection Register is supposed to ensure children are kept safe from sexual predators. ‘Carte Blanche’ investigates why this isn’t exactly the case.
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How Can We Open Churches But Not Restaurants?
28 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The announcement that religious gatherings of 50 people or less could resume under alert level 3 has sparked some heated debate.
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WATCH LIVE: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Outlines Alert Level 3 Rules [Video]
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Will beaches and parks be open for exercise? Are you still limited to within five kilometres of your residence? What hours will alcohol be sold? Those, and many other issues, still need clarifying.
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Zapiro’s Thoughts On The Glenda Gray Fiasco
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Professor Glenda Gray’s comments about the national lockdown have come under fire from various government officials. Zapiro’s been watching closely.
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Blurred Lines: Prince William’s Little Trick For Speaking In Public
28 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Prince William has to do a fair amount of public speaking, and he’s developed a few tips and tricks over the years to overcome any nerves.
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Dominic Cummings Is NOT Trending On Twitter Because, Well, His Name Is Porn
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have even a passing interest in British politics, you’ll know that Dominic Cummings has had a rough week. Deservedly so, because he’s an absolute prat.
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Tired Of Moaning About Smokes? Get Angry About Army Brutality And Failed Grants
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Much coverage and analysis has been given to the tobacco sales ban, but we should also be outraged by SANDF brutality and our state failing our most vulnerable citizens.
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You’re Not Imagining It – The Following SA Food Prices Have Shot Up
28 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A recent report has revealed an exponential increase in food prices since March, including many basic household staples.
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Government’s Reasons For Tobacco Sales Ban Finally Revealed
27 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Court papers released today outline the government’s reasons for the tobacco sales ban.
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The Lockdown Toilet Paper Necklace You’ve Been Waiting For
27 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the world first went into lockdown, people began hoarding toilet paper as though their lives depended on it. Now there’s jewellery to celebrate their idiocy.
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Health Ministry Clears Up Confusion Over Entire Country Moving To Alert Level 3
27 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Finally! Following confusion yesterday evening and for most of today, South Africans have clarity about June 1 and moving to alert level 3.
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Waterhole Showdown Between Wild Dogs, Hyenas, Hippos, And Impalas [Video]
27 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We may be stuck indoors, but there’s still plenty of action going on in our country’s parks and private reserves.
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Religious Gatherings: One ‘Super Spreader’ Event That Shows The Real Danger
27 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As South Africa readies itself for a spike in coronavirus cases and deaths, the decision to allow religious gatherings of up to 50 people has been criticised.
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Dlamini-Zuma Breaks Silence On Relationship With Mazzotti
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has finally addressed her alleged friendship with known tobacco smuggler Adriano Mazzotti.
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Biggest Winners And Losers On The JSE This Year
26 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst some companies have seen their stock rise over the last (almost) five months, others have taken knocks that will be felt for many years to come.
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Thousands Tuned In For A Live Stream Of These Towers Being Demolished [Videos]
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s something cathartic about watching a building being levelled to the ground by a series of controlled explosions.
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Wait – Was Harry Behind #Megxit All Along?
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Despite the British media’s best efforts, perhaps Meghan wasn’t to blame for her and Harry’s exit from royal life after all.
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Here’s What Happens If Someone Dies Of COVID-19 In Your House
26 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize signed off on new regulations regarding the handling of coronavirus deaths at home.
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Clifton Auction: Two Prime Properties For Sale This Month
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Two sought-after Clifton properties are going under the hammer in June via online auction.
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What The World Health Organisation Says About Smoking And COVID-19
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The World Health Organisation’s advice has been cited as one of the reasons for the tobacco ban, so let’s break it down.
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Drinking, Smoking, Exercise – Chinese Tracking App Is Straight Out Of Sci-Fi Movie
26 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Chinese government has come under scrutiny for its use of citizen surveillance techniques in recent years, but this app is taking things to the next level.
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Viral Video Shows Police Manhandling Cape Jogger
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A widely shared video of a jogger arrested in Strand has led to an investigation into the conduct of law enforcement.
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Inside SA’s First Boutique Tech-Enabled Private High Schools
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New private, tech-enabled high school campuses coming to Joburg and Cape Town, are set to revolutionise learning in South Africa.
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Every Smoker Can Relate To This Woman’s Tobacco Sales Ban Reaction [Video]
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When President Ramaphosa announced that the ban on tobacco sales would continue under alert level 3, South African smokers let out a collective cry of anguish.
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Tensions Flare Over Baboon Killing In Kommetjie [Video]
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A mother baboon and her baby were euthanised on Friday, and some Kommetjie residents are unhappy about the decision-making process.
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