Covid-19
The Rise Of The Scarf-Mask: How Celebs Do Face Protection
13 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Fashion reflects the times, and the bandanna or scarf-mask is so hot right now. Protection-wise, however, they’re not all that practical.
Thursday Morning Spice
13 Aug 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Did Russia rush vaccine? Media tycoon dies. Gold clambers back. Wexner agrees to Epstein deposition. Diana musical for Netflix. Lotto winner can’t find love.
Municipalities Ranked – Western Cape “Head And Shoulders Above The Rest”
11 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest Municipal Financial Sustainability Index paints a dismal picture of South Africa’s municipalities.
100 Days Clean – Everyone’s Pretty Envious Of New Zealand Right Now
11 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s been more than 100 days since new Zealand recorded their last locally transmitted case of COVID-19.
Where Your Nightmares Come From And How To Control Them
06 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Knowing where your nightmares come from and how to control them goes a long way towards a decent night’s sleep.
PUMA’s New Unity Collection Is Helping In The Fight Against COVID-19
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You can treat yourself to some new kicks and do your bit in the fight against COVID-19 with PUMA’s new ‘Unity Collection’.
Latest Face Mask Meltdown Involves Gunshots And Cigars [Video]
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’ve seen some over the top reactions from anti-maskers in America, but this guy might just take the cake.
More Evidence Of Dangerous After-Effects In COVID-19 Survivors
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists believe that recovered COVID-19 patients could be faced with some very worrying after-effects.
Watch These Durban Beachgoers Flee As Police Give Chase [Video]
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A beach day was cut short in Durban over the weekend when law enforcement showed up and gave chase.
First Signs Of Decline In New SA COVID-19 Data
04 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For the first time since early March, when South Africa had its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the rate at which cases are increasing daily in the country has started declining.
Stage Four Blues: Tune In Friday As Thousands Of Angry Ozzies Scream Their Heads Off On Their Doorsteps
03 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I reckon South Africans can relate to how the people of Victoria are feeling at present, and perhaps a primal scream is in order.
Lockdown Diaries: Hands Up If You’re Having Sex At The Moment
31 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Studies have yielded some interesting insight into what our sex lives look like during a pandemic.
It’s Going From Bad To Worse Over At Boeing
30 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Boeing has been struggling to claw back profits, and the past few months have seen the financial woes deepen.
Is The Curve Flattening In The Western Cape?
30 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During a provincial government press briefing yesterday, the data presented shows the Western Cape with a steady decline in cases.
Potentially Bad News For Tall People Regarding COVID-19
29 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A study conducted in the UK found that tall people were more at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Six Cape Doctors Take PPE Shortage Into Their Own Hands [Video]
28 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Reliant entirely on donated funds, Masks for Medics provides free personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers like physios, occupational therapists, carers, doctors, and registered nurses.
Experts On The Difference Between Quarantine And Self-Isolation, And How Long Each Should Last
28 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re learning more about the virus as the months roll on, including how long you should self-isolate or quarantine if you think you’ve been exposed.
BBC Reporter Reckons SA’s Low COVID-19 Fatality Rate Might Be Misleading
28 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s COVID-19 fatality rate remains lower than in many countries around the world, but perhaps the data doesn’t paint the full picture.
They’re Training Dogs To Smell Coronavirus In Public Places [Video]
27 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Highly trained hounds have proven extremely effective in sniffing out the COVID-19 virus.
How COVID-19 Managed To Get Into North Korea
27 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
After months of remaining COVID-19-free, North Korea has reported its first case of the virus.
Bill Gates Addresses Rumours That He Created COVID-19 To Make Money Off The Vaccine
24 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
I can’t believe this has to be said, but no, Bill Gates didn’t create the coronavirus to make money, and isn’t using the vaccine to implant tracking devices in people.
“Ramaphosa Is Afraid To Lead” – Criticism Of COVID-19 Response Grows Louder
24 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After another 8PM address, where Ramaphosa announced the closure of public schools and promised to fight corruption (heard this one before), patience is wearing thin.
Can You Get COVID-19 Twice? Here’s What The Experts Say
23 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts weigh in on one of the most commonly asked questions about reinfection, immunity, and antibodies.
“Not Even In Our Wildest Nightmares” – Heartbreaking Letter From SA Nurse To Health Minister
23 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Politicians talk of blowing vuvuzelas to thank our healthcare workers for their service, but they would rather have proper PPE, management, and some degree of empathy.
COVID-19 Fatalities And Excess Deaths – What The Latest Stats Tell Us
23 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Research by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and UCT’s Centre for Actuarial Research shows that we may still not be getting anywhere near the full picture.
Three Scenarios For How America’s COVID-19 Crisis Could Play Out
22 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
America finds itself in a situation where multiple states are experiencing outbreaks, with the mortality rate climbing in 13 states, and infections rising in more than 30.
Wednesday Morning Spice
22 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
COVID-19 “bio-hazard” hijacking. Ukraine’s bizarre hostage crisis. Twitter hits QAnon accounts. Kommetjie surfer dies. UCT study slams tobacco ban. Kim K’s Kanye nightmare.
These Provinces Are Paying The Most For Black Market Cigarettes
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SA smokers who haven’t kicked the habit during lockdown are paying an arm and a leg for ciggies, as prices soar at differing rates across the country.
It’s Not A Great Time To Be A Virgin Active Employee
21 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For staff and gym owners alike, the pandemic has all but obliterated the bottom line, and massive pay cuts and ‘temporary layoffs’ have now been announced.
Amsterdam’s Red-Light District Will Look Very Different After The Pandemic
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The pandemic has left more than 300 sex workers in the red-light district without an income for almost four months.
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