Thursday Morning Spice
Face mask regulations dropped. State capture report bombshells. SA billionaire couldn’t pressure immigration. Maradona homicide. Kendall’s single again.
We’re Nearing The End Of Face Masks In SA
Health minister Joe Phaahla has proposed ending the requirement to mask up in public, along with other COVID-19 regulations in place.
Please Enjoy South Korea’s ‘Nose Only’ COVID-19 Mask For Eating
Behold, the ‘kosk’ – a portmanteau of “mask” and the Korean word for nose, “ko”.
America’s War Against Masks In Schools Is Getting Out Of Hand [Video]
If you want to protest against face masks in schools, that’s your right. It’s probably worth trying to educate yourself about what you’re actually protesting beforehand, though.
Will.I.Am’s Face Mask Is A Little Over The Top [Video]
If you want to look mean and muzzled in the pandemic era (and perhaps long afterwards, too), then it’s worth checking out Will.i.am’s new Xupermask.
Pretoria Anti-Masker Loses The Plot, Petrol Bombs Spar
After being denied entry to a Spar outlet in Pretoria’s northern Les Marais suburb, a man first climbed onto a cash register, before returning to the scene with a petrol bomb.
Wow – Woman Whips Off Underwear In Pick N Pay To Use As Mask [Video]
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.
US Gym Bro The Latest To Suffer Mask Meltdown [Video]
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.
Fish Hoek Anti-Masker Throws Tantrum At Court Hearing [Videos]
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.
Fish Hoek Beach Protest Takes A Nasty Turn (And That Woman Was Back Again) [Videos]
One man was arrested, mask-wearing was shunned, and a familiar face popped up talking about the cabal and President Ramaphosa.
The Maskless Mpumalanga Premier Videos That Have South Africa Raging
Whilst attending the funeral of minister in the presidency, Jackson Mthembu, who died from COVID-19 related complications, Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane couldn’t be bothered to wear a mask.
Forcefully Breathing On Someone Is Assault In America [Video]
Whilst healthcare workers across the US beg people to wear masks, and the country records a million new COVID-19 cases in a week, some folks don’t seem all that bothered.
The Perfect Face Mask For Bacon Fans Has Arrived [Video]
It’s not really a big ask to don a face mask in order to curb the spread of a deadly virus, but perhaps bacon can win over those who still refuse to play ball.
Peak America – Football, Cheerleading, And Tasering Someone For Not Wearing A Mask [Video]
Alecia Kitts refused to wear a face mask at a football game in Ohio, and then refused to leave when asked to do so by an officer. Enter the Taser.
Obviously Liam Is Fighting With Noel Over Face Masks
Pluck a subject out of thin air, and there’s a high probability that Liam and Noel Gallagher have had, or will have, a fight about it.
Take A Moment To Watch This Batsh*t Crazy US Anti-Mask Video
Every so often, you see a video that makes you wonder how we have devolved to this point. Welcome to ‘Idiocracy’.
The Rise Of The Scarf-Mask: How Celebs Do Face Protection
Fashion reflects the times, and the bandanna or scarf-mask is so hot right now. Protection-wise, however, they’re not all that practical.
Latest Face Mask Meltdown Involves Gunshots And Cigars [Video]
We’ve seen some over the top reactions from anti-maskers in America, but this guy might just take the cake.
Six Cape Doctors Take PPE Shortage Into Their Own Hands [Video]
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.
“We Literally Had A War About This” – Couple Wears Nazi Face Masks To Walmart [Video]
Wearing a face mask to the shops in order to protect those around you – good. Wearing a Nazi face mask – less so.
The Easiest Ways To Disinfect Your Face Mask At Home
Your face mask should technically be washed after each use. Here’s how to do that, properly, at home.
New Face Mask Regulations And The Punishment For Breaking Them
Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a number of changes to our lockdown regulations, including a few related specifically to face masks.
This US Mask Meltdown Video Ends In Divorce
The founder of a PR company trashed a mask stand and posted a range of offensive slurs and accusations on social media before her husband took action.
Restaurants In The US Are Closing Again Due To Abuse From ‘Anti-Mask’ Customers [Wild Videos]
Public showdowns regarding face mask use are now so common that the New York Times is declaring it “the new American pastime”.
Full-Blown Mask Meltdowns: Videos Of Americans Losing The Plot
In the land of the free and the home of the brave, the battle to get Karens and Kens to wear a face mask in public rages on.
You’re Worse Off: Face Masks With Valves On The Side Are A Mistake [Video]
To be clear, you really should wear a face mask. Just make sure it doesn’t have one of these valves on the side.
“A Crippled System” – Fear And Loathing From SA Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers fear for their safety as new cases surge through the doors, and some medics would love for it to be a criminal offence to be caught in public without a face mask.
Man Dive-Tackles Security Guard In Yet Another ‘No Mask, No Entry’ Incident [Video]
Things turned nasty at the Garden Route Mall in George last Thursday, when a security guard insisted that a shopper wear a face mask.
Face Masks And Asymptomatic Carriers – What The Latest Studies Show
On Monday, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of WHO’s emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, played down the risk of an asymptomatic person transmitting COVID-19. This led many to dismiss face masks as necessary.
Clear Plastic Face Shields Are An Embarrassment And Must Be Stopped
Healthcare workers? Fine. Retail workers and others in the firing line? Also fine. General members of the public who are known to be ‘small talkers’? No, stop it.