Covid-19
Friday Morning Spice
26 Feb 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
SA: 1 million vax in next month. China’s anal COVID tests. Trump plotting. Gymnast coach suicide.
Wow – Woman Whips Off Underwear In Pick N Pay To Use As Mask [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve all left the house without a mask before, followed by the hurried shuffle back inside to grab one. This is certainly a rather unusual approach.
Where The First SA Vaccine Rollouts Will Be Happening
19 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
After some unforeseen problems with the first round of vaccines to reach South Africa, the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine begins.
Friday Morning Spice
19 Feb 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Global infections slowest since October. Tesla model X coming to SA. Mob boss can play tunes. Billie Eilish restraining order. Baguettes for cultural treasure.
Experts Are Already Talking About SA’s Third Wave
18 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Our daily new infection numbers have dropped considerably since the surge in December and January, but the battle is far from over.
Discovery CEO Reckons Half Of SA Has Already Had COVID-19
17 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s a reason that we refer to the rates of COVID-19 as ‘reported infections’. Not everyone who has contracted the disease is tested or recorded.
New Study Looks At Safety Of Flying During COVID-19 Pandemic
17 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Since air travel resumed in South Africa, the question on many minds has been whether flying in the time of COVID-19 is safe.
Carte Blanche Comes Under Attack For Ivermectin Segment [Video]
16 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The use of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 is clearly a divisive issue, and the ‘Carte Blanche’ segment this past Sunday drew the ire of many viewers.
US Gym Bro The Latest To Suffer Mask Meltdown [Video]
16 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here we are, nearing a year of living under the shadow of a global pandemic, and some people still want to go to war over wearing a mask.
‘Fatigue And Brain Fog’ – Everything We Know About ‘Long COVID’ [Video]
15 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
We’ve reached that point, over a year after the first cases of COVID-19 were reported, where we’re starting to get a better idea of the after-effects of the virus.
What It’s Like Battling SA’s Second Wave On The Frontline [Video]
10 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At this point, we’re all suffering from extreme COVID-19 fatigue. For those on the frontline, there really is no escape.
Popular East London Pub In Hot Water After Party Video Goes Viral
09 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board has fined club management after an investigation into a video of patrons at Buccaneers, partying mask-free in a packed venue.
Fish Hoek Anti-Masker Throws Tantrum At Court Hearing [Videos]
09 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following his arrest on Saturday, Craig Peiser appeared in court yesterday. At one stage, he is reported to have flung his mask at the magistrate whilst using abusive language.
SA Halts Vaccine Plans: Doesn’t Work Well And Expires Too Soon
08 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The AstraZeneca vaccine, expected to last until the middle of the year, will expire by April, and to add to the bad news, it might not be that effective against the 501Y.V2 variant.
Fish Hoek Beach Protest Takes A Nasty Turn (And That Woman Was Back Again) [Videos]
08 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One man was arrested, mask-wearing was shunned, and a familiar face popped up talking about the cabal and President Ramaphosa.
Local Professor Really Wants You To Stop Calling It ‘The SA Variant’ [Video]
05 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The COVID-19 variant 501Y.V2, to give it its proper name, is now best known around the world as ‘the South African variant’. That really upsets Prof Salim Abdool Karim.
You Can Fly Out Of SA On The Following Airlines
05 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A number of airlines have extended their bans on travel to and from South Africa, although there are still a few options.
Friday Morning Spice
05 Feb 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Don’t rule out another ban. WallStreetBets Hollywood deal. Kony soldier convicted. Framing Britney Spears.
You Can Now Register To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine In SA – Here’s How
03 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The first batch of vaccines has arrived, but it’s going to take at least two weeks for them to be checked and verified. In the meantime, the government has launched its Electronic Vaccination Data System.
Read This Before You Take Ivermectin
01 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For those considering the use of Ivermectin, there are a number of factors to take into consideration.
Worry As Potentially Vaccine-Resistant ‘SA Variant’ Arrives In US
29 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The COVID-19 variant, 501.V2, first identified in South Africa and carrying a mutation called E484K or the “escape mutation”, has arrived in the US.
Our Healthcare Workers Are Growing Tired Of Being Called Heroes
28 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Our healthcare professionals deserve our praise and immense gratitude, but there’s also a danger to that hero label.
Ivermectin Supply Dries Up For SA COVID-19 Treatment
28 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The use of Ivermectin, an animal anti-parasitic medicine currently used by veterinarians in South Africa, has been the topic of much discussion these past few months.
Let’s See Where The Doomsday Clock Is Currently Sitting [Video]
28 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Every year the clock is unveiled, giving us an idea of how close we are to disaster. The countdown has begun.
Travelling To The UK Will Cost You R30k+ To Quarantine
28 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
British residents returning home from South Africa will have to fork out for a 10-day hotel quarantine, which doesn’t come cheap.
Thursday Morning Spice
28 Jan 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Vaccines: Private hospitals prepare. Liquor ban court action. Olympics going ahead? Apple breaks record. Ben Affleck the meme.
Can Your Boss Make You Take The COVID-19 Vaccine? Here’s A Lawyer’s Response
26 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many South Africans have explicitly stated that they would not take a COVID-19 vaccine, but how does this impact the workplace?
SA’s Actual COVID-19 Death Toll Looks Very Different
26 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa now has a total of 41 117 confirmed deaths, although all evidence points to that number being vastly underreported.
A Rational Look At How Long COVID-19 Will Be Around For
25 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Medical practitioners and the creators of the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine weighed in on how long they think we’ll be battling COVID-19.
Why This Cape Town Nurse Will NOT Take The COVID-19 Vaccine
25 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
As with any vaccine, there will always be those who say that they won’t be taking it, but the consequences of that decision could be dire.
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