Teen Turns Down R150 Million For Coronavirus Website Ads
Avi Schiffmann isn’t your average 17-year-old. His coronavirus tracker is one of the most popular in the world, but he refuses to sell out.
Famous Cape ‘Restaurant Of The Year’ Taking Strain Amidst Lockdown
Many restaurants have been forced out of business due to lockdown regulations, and even the most famous are now struggling.
Even Japan’s Yakuza Gangs Are Struggling During Coronavirus
The yakuza, a network of around 22 gangs with its origins in Japan, has fallen on really hard times during the current pandemic.
Worried About Yourself Or Your Folks? Best Avoid These Spots [Video]
Biology Professor Erin Bromage talks about the situations and activities most likely to put you at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Coronavirus Gifts: Guess Who Gave Their Favourite Restaurants R1,8 Million Each?
Many restaurants around the world are struggling, but some in the San Francisco area have been given a hand by a rather famous couple.
One COVID-19 Graph That Should Really Worry Cape Town
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.
Not Ideal: Man Who Wore Ku Klux Klan Hood As Coronavirus Mask Won’t Be Charged
Law enforcement in Santee, California, say that the man shopping in a Klan hood was exercising his right to freedom of speech.
London-Based Hedge Fund Investors Bet Big Money On South Africa
A hedge fund with a reputation for making risky but profitable bets has put their faith in, and bet their money on, South Africa.
Expert Advice On Saving Money During Lockdown [Video]
Many South Africans need to start changing their relationship with money, if we’re going to make it out of this pandemic financially sound.
Diving Down The COVID-19 Conspiracy Rabbit Hole Is A Wild Ride [Video]
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.
Bryan Adams Under Fire For “Bat Eating” Instagram Rant [Videos]
Bryan Adams has had to apologise for an Instagram post where he made some unfortunate claims about the origins of the coronavirus.
Fear Spreads At Cape Care Home As Coronavirus Hits
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.
Wednesday Morning Spice
New Wuhan outbreak. KZN toddler ‘arrest’ update. Where SA’s new infections come from. New SA coronavirus loan scheme. Premier League players given ultimatum. Adele ‘self-conscious’ about weight loss.
Employee Salary Cuts – Your Rights Explained
Attorney Megan Harrington-Johnson unpacks your rights if your employer is talking about salary cuts.
Trevor Noah On UK’s Alert System And The White House Coronavirus Outbreak [Videos]
Trevor takes a look at bungling Boris, and how the White House is dealing with a number of coronavirus cases in its midst.
South Korea COVID-19 Outbreak Shows Danger Of Easing Lockdown
One night out, and nearly 80 new coronavirus cases – South Korea’s relaxing of lockdown measures backfired pretty quickly.
Update On When We Can Expect Schools To Reopen
Parents hoping for clarity with regards when schools will reopen may have to wait a little longer, with the South African Teachers’ Union raising concerns.
President Ramaphosa’s Latest Statement To The Nation Warns Of “New Reality”
From the desk of the President, Ramaphosa talks of a “new reality”, and the next phase of our national response.
Trump And The Coronavirus – Six Minutes That Sum Up His Response [Video]
As the US death toll passes 80 000, President Trump’s handling of the pandemic continues to be put under the microscope.
Do You Work In Travel? Here’s How Things Could Change In Your Industry
The travel and tourism industry is expected to look very different once the pandemic is deemed under control.
They’re Releasing 19 000 SA Prisoners – Here’s Why
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has outlined the reasoning behind the pending release of 19 000 prisoners, amidst coronavirus fears in correctional facilities.
Let’s Chat About If COVID-19 Could Mutate Into Something Worse
As the coronavirus spreads from person to person, and country to country, it continues to change. Is that something to worry about?
Two Piglets For A Kayak? The Bartering System Is Making A Comeback
In Fiji, citizens have found a way to distribute goods and services in a way that doesn’t break the bank.
The ‘Walk Down The Aisle’ Meme Highlights Something We Miss During Lockdown
Aisles are trending right now, but they’re probably not the aisles you’re thinking of.
I Just Can’t With This Social Distancing Picnic Blanket
People are capitalisng on the new normal with some interesting inventions. Some, however, are better than others.
Top SA Virologist Reckons You Probably Will Get Coronavirus
A top South African virologist says that most people will probably catch COVID-19, but many won’t get seriously ill.
UK COVID-19 Study Shows Some Races And Ethnicities More Likely To Die Than Others
The coronavirus tends to impact certain racial groups more than others, and it has a great deal to do with inequality.
Wow – People Are Having Parties To Intentionally Catch COVID-19
In Washington, some people are ditching their sense of self-preservation in favour of intentionally exposing themselves to COVID-19.
US Supreme Court Oral Arguments Conference Call Interrupted By Toilet Flush [Audio]
I’m sure that whatever attorney Roman Martinez was arguing was important, until it was overshadowed by an unfortunate toilet flush.
Ja, So About Sweden, Hey?
Many have pointed to Sweden’s refusal to enact a lockdown as a model approach to battling the coronavirus pandemic. There are some serious downsides, though.