SA Expert – Up To 45 000 Deaths And Three Years Of Lockdown
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.
Fox News’ Relationship With Trump Has Never Been More Dangerous [Video]
The fact that Fox News and its most famous names downplayed the threat of the coronavirus is indisputable. The network’s number one fan has, as always, been watching.
Zapiro Is Also Tired Of These Social Media Coronavirus ‘Experts’
There has been a massive surge in coronavirus experts, armed with their own sets of statistics to bolster their arguments.
Now Piers Morgan Is Angry With Victoria Beckham
Piers Morgan has decided that Victoria Beckham is now worthy of his attention and angry Twitter rants.
Gauteng Man Bust Smuggling Girlfriend In Car Boot – MEC Posts Picture
A man was busted trying to smuggle his girlfriend out of Gauteng and into Mpumalanga.
Wimbledon Cashed In Nicely With Pandemic Insurance
With so many sporting events and music festivals cancelled, huge losses have been incurred by organisers. Wimbledon, however, showed some impressive foresight.
Elon Musk Hasn’t Covered Himself In Glory During COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
You’re Allowed To Leave Your House If You Have An Argument In The UK
Lockdown laws and regulations in the UK differ quite considerably from our own, with a great deal more movement permitted.
Turkey Is Trying A Very Different Lockdown Tactic
Having botched the initial lockdown announcement, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan seems determined to stick to his guns.
Banksy’s Wife Is Not Enjoying Having Him Stuck At Home
Banksy has decided to work from home and no wall is safe, not even those of the bathroom.
Coronavirus Pandemic Spells Terrible News For SA’s Rhinos
Global lockdowns have seen greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution slashed, but it’s not all good news on the environmental front.
After The Third Date, Sexting Is ‘On The Table’ – Online Dating During Coronavirus
You can’t leave the house, but you can date online. Just make sure you aren’t being a creep by following some ‘online dating etiquette’ rules.
Thursday Morning Spice
Germany easing lockdown measures. Travel icon closing offices. Naughty SA celeb chef. Latest SA stats. Douw Steyn comes to the party.
Harrowing Video Takes You Inside Italy’s Coronavirus Epicentre
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.
Wonderful Story Of 99-Year-Old War Veteran Raising Millions [Video]
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.
Jeff Bezos’ Wealth Soars As Amazon Workers Suffer
The financial knock that Bezos took in March is now ancient history, as Amazon stocks soar and warehouse workers suffer.
What The Data Tells Us About SA’s “World-Class” Fight Against COVID-19
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.
Meet The First Person In The World To Trial A Possible COVID-19 Vaccine [Video]
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.
Here’s John Oliver’s Latest Coronavirus Segment [Video]
In Sunday’s show, John Oliver looks at America’s mass surge in unemployment, and how many essential workers are being hung out to dry.
SA Health Minister Recommends Wearing A Face Mask – Here’s Why
Dr Kerrin Begg looks into studies on whether or not wearing a face mask will protect you and others from the coronavirus.
“Elementary Errors” – Tim Noakes Torn Apart Following Radio Interview
Following an interview on a local radio station, Professor Tim Noakes has come under fire for making “false and misleading statements”.
Watch Andrea Bocelli’s Touching Live Easter Performance [Video]
More than 32 million people tuned in on Easter Sunday to watch Andrea Bocelli’s solo performance in Italy’s Duomo Cathedral.
Bad News For Anybody Hoping Live Sport Returns Soon
As much as we are all desperate for live sporting action to resume, a little reality check may be in order.
Bill Gates Talks About “Uncharted Territory” In New COVID-19 Interview [Video]
Bill Gates weighed in on how the coronavirus is affecting the world, how world leaders have responded to the crisis, and where to go from here.
The Guardian Unpacks Likelihood Of ‘Wuhan Animal Market’ Coronavirus Theory
There is still a great deal of uncertainty around the origin of COVID-19, and how it was transmitted to humans.
Tuesday Morning Spice
COVID-19: SA’s worst to come. Trump’s wild press briefing. Chernobyl fire. Assange’s secret kids with SA lawyer. Story of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’ cheating scandal.
WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa Addresses The Nation [Video]
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to address the nation at 8PM tonight, following meetings with the COVID-19 National Command Council and other social parties.
Inside Cape Town Stadium’s Tourist Testing Station [Video]
Cape Town Stadium has been transformed into a massive testing station, where tourists will be processed before flying home.
Have You Seen Ramaphosa’s Joke About Ending Lockdown? [Video]
President Ramaphosa cracked a meme-inspired joke during a video conference on Tuesday, and had a good chuckle whilst at it.
Well, Looks Like The Mining Industry Is Going Back To Work From April 16
Speculation abounds as we draw closer to the proposed end date of the national lockdown, with some sectors reportedly planning a return to business as usual.