COVID-19
‘Lost Generation’ Fear As SA Grade 3s On A Par With 2019 Grade 2s
21 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The COVID-19 pandemic is really testing our education system, and it might cause a ‘lost generation’ of educated South Africans in the coming years.
2022 World Cup Football Fans Will Require Vaccines
21 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Next year’s FIFA World Cup will be unlike any other for a number of reasons. If fans want to make it inside a stadium, they will need to get a jab.
How The COVID-19 Virus Is Evolving [Video]
17 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
COVID-19 is evolving, and Vox has the lowdown on why we’re seeing so many worrying variants develop.
What To Know Before You Walk Into A Vaccination Site Asking For A Jab
17 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The main question on everybody’s lips seems to revolve around whether or not one should wait for the SMS to arrive, with details of your appointment, or simply walk into a vaccination site and hope for the best.
Increased Talk Around SA Alcohol Restrictions Returning
15 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last week, South Africa officially entered our third wave. As numbers continue to climb, more voices are coming out in support of restricting the sale of alcohol.
New SA Rules If Your Employer Insists You Must Be Vaccinated (And You Don’t Want To)
14 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A new directive focusing on COVID-19 and the workplace has just been published by Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.
Harder Lockdown Restrictions Are Back On The Table
11 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) say that they “want to look at putting the country on adjusted Level 3, hopefully as soon as possible”.
Observe This Nurse’s ‘Vaccine Made Me Magnetic’ Demonstration Failing Dismally [Video]
10 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Registered nurse Joanna Overholt wanted to illustrate that COVID-19 vaccines make people magnetic, but things didn’t go to plan.
2021’s ‘World’s Most Liveable Cities’ List Has A New Top Dog
09 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a huge shake-up in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual ranking of most liveable cities.
COVID-19 Mental Health Issues Are Now Common (Even In Mild Cases)
04 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For all the talk of COVID-19’s survival rate, which varies from region to region, there are also other factors to consider.
Do You Need A Vax For Online Dating?
04 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nailing the perfect dating app bio is a fine art, but should you be adding whether or not you’re vaccinated?
“A Pack Of Insulting Lies” – You’re Not The Only One Who’s Sick Of Cyril’s ‘Family Meetings’
03 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For many South Africans, this past Sunday’s ‘family meeting’ was the final straw, and patience has all but worn thin.
Uncertainty Over Potential Severity Of SA’s COVID-19 Third Wave
02 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The tightening of lockdown measures, announced on Sunday, comes as a result of a COVID-19 third wave, which appears to be well underway in certain provinces.
BA And Virgin Flights Between SA And UK Could Resume Soon
28 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Both airlines had originally planned to resume flights between the UK and South Africa from early June, after more than five months of not flying to our shores, but those dates have shifted.
Tough Times For South Africans Who Paid Lockdown Fines [Video]
26 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At least 400 000 South Africans have been arrested for offences ranging from not wearing masks to allegedly breaking curfew. For many who paid the fine, their troubles are just beginning.
Influencers Being Approached To Spread Lies About Pfizer Vaccine
26 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A number of French social media influencers say they have received financial offers to spread negative publicity about the Pfizer vaccine.
Get Ready For Stricter Lockdown Measures And Booze Ban Voicenotes
25 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Today, the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) will meet, with sources saying a return to an adjusted alert level 2 may be on the cards.
International Travel From SA Not Looking Good For A While
21 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africans are likely going to have a tricky time travelling abroad for quite a while yet.
Amazing: Dogs Can Detect COVID-19 Instantly
21 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During the trial, which took place in Paris, the hounds were able to detect the presence of the virus with 97% accuracy, and correctly identify negative samples 91% of the time.
‘First-Come-First-Serve’: Your Basic COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered
20 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At this stage, healthcare workers and people over the age of 60 are eligible for the vaccine. If you fall into the latter category, it’s best to get cracking.
Dis-Chem Ready To Roll With COVID-19 Vaccines, But…
17 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Today marks the start of what has been touted as Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout in South Africa. It hasn’t been plain sailing thus far.
Hugging Is Back! Here’s What They’re Allowed To Do In The UK From Today
17 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The UK has loosened its COVID-19 restrictions from today, which means more socialising, hugging, and travelling for the Brits going forward.
Study Of How Many SA Adults Would Take COVID-19 Vaccine Reveals Afrikaans Shocker
13 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst the number of South Africans saying they would be willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine is encouraging, there is much apprehension around Afrikaans home language speakers.
SA’s Third Wave – Actuary Maps Out Three Possible Scenarios
12 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to Adam Lowe, a member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa COVID-19 working group, we are likely to experience one of three scenarios.
Vaccine Registration In SA Now Available Via WhatsApp And SMS
11 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The National Department of Health has launched COVID-19 vaccine registration portals on WhatsApp, USSD, and SMS.
“There Are No Other Tools Left” – Talk Of Stricter Lockdown Returning As Third Wave Looms
11 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There is once again talk of moving to a stricter lockdown level, as an uptick in positive cases combined with fears over two variants of concern identified in the country has experts on high alert.
John Oliver Has Some Stern Words For Joe Rogan And Anti-Vaxxers [Video]
06 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At least Joe Rogan was self-aware enough to label himself a “f*cking moron” after his vaccine comments. Still, that didn’t save him from being called out on ‘Last Week Tonight’.
Blue Or White Side Out? How To Wear Your Disposable Medical Mask [Video]
05 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Some mask-wearing misinformation has been doing the rounds regarding the correct way to wear a medical mask. Here’s what the experts say.
Please Enjoy Prince Harry Walking Onto A Stage In LA [Video]
04 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Harry is back in his first public appearance since his grandfather’s funeral, at the Vax Live concert in Los Angeles.
Latest Third Wave Models Predict Tough Times Ahead For Gauteng
04 May 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest models anticipating the third wave of COVID-19 infections are out, marking Gauteng as an area with cause for concern.
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