South Africa cleared to visit Netherlands: Here’s what you need
South Africa is still deemed a ‘high-risk area
Travel
Lifestyle
Back 2 School: Education Dept oversees start of 2022 academic programme
Five inland provinces kickstarted the academic year, on Wednesday.
Health for Dummies
SA to close border post vaccination sites this month
The department has reiterated that vaccines remain the most effective weapon against severe COVID-19 illness
Lifestyle
Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme: Here’s a guide on how to apply
Applicants should note that this call for applications is for the April 2022 intake only.
Lifestyle
2022 academic programme revealed: Here’s what we know
The programme starts on Wednesday for five inland provinces.
News
MacG sparks Cassper Nyovest, Kamo Mphela dating rumours [video]
Suffice it to say, Nyovest was far from impressed with the speculative talk.
Health for Dummies
South African and UK hospitalisation data: What it tells us about how deadly omicron is
Recent official South African medical reports and countrywide COVID data have indicated that since early November, when omicron was first detected, COVID cases substantially increased. However, most patients had, at worst, mild symptoms, and cases are now in steep decline. These observations substantially differ from the previous waves, including those attributed to the delta variant. Reporters also stated that
Lifestyle
Machines, inventions and ‘good cities’: A pick of science and tech books
Here are the best science or technology-related books to read this year.
Health for Dummies
South Africa has changed tack on tackling COVID: why it makes sense
The latest announcements mark a significant departure in the way forward.
Travel
Mauritius reopens skies for South African flights
Mauritius folded to the backlash and reopened the skies to South African flights.
Travel
France lifts South Africa out of ‘red list’: Here are the latest entry requirements
France becomes the latest country to remove South Africa from its ‘fruitless’ red list.
Viral
Cancun flight party: Canadian govt slams reckless ragers [video]
The reckless mid-flight party-starters face hefty fines and possible prison time for their reckless actions.
Crime
Rameez Patel: Accused wife killer wanted for skipping murder trial
Polokwane police have ramped up the search for Rameez Patel, who, on Tuesday, did not appear at the Limpopo High Court, where he was due for the first day of his murder trial. Search for Rameez Patel escalated As reported by Review Online, the High Court issued a warrant of arrest for Patel after he
Crime
Mayfair kidnapping: 11-year-old girl found alive
The 11-year-old girl was found at a house in Soweto.
Travel
Germany travel update: South African travellers can now enter with these requirements
Germany no longer regards South Africa as an area of variants of concern.
Gaming
Here’s when PS5 consoles will be available in South Africa
It looks like 2022 will be another year filled with frustration for PS5 lovers.
Travel
US travel ban: What South Africans need to visit America
These are the latest entry requirements for South African travellers visiting the United States.
Viral
Level 1 lockdown: SA government removes curfew on New Year’s Eve
This year’s countdown will not be hampered by a curfew.
Cape Town Buzz
Desmond Tutu funeral: Road closures for Saturday 1 January 2022
Roads in Cape Town’s city centre will be closed until New Years Day.
Viral
Melissa McAtee: Pfizer whistleblower sparks vaccine hesitancy with these claims
Melissa McAtee is fully vaccinated but claims something weird is in the jab.
Travel
Denmark welcomes South African travellers after lifting travel ban
South African travellers will be subjected to mandatory quarantine. This does not apply to Danish nationals and EU citizens.
Travel
Cape Town named the world’s leading festival and event destination in 2021
Cape Town triumphed Barcelona, Singapore and Sydney to become the world’s best festival and event destination.
Travel
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves closed off to public access
The decision was made after a number of staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Travel
Thailand set to implement ‘sandbox’ scheme amid rising Omicron cases
A rise in Omicron cases has sparked fears of another COVID-19 wave in Thailand.
Travel
Australia removes South Africa travel ban – But only students and workers are allowed
South Africans who meet this criteria can now visit Australia.
Travel
CONFIRMED: UK to lift travel ban on South Africa
The UK government is expected to make the announcement on Tuesday.
Crime
Keitumetse Maluleka: Woman forces SA police to take action against alleged abuser [video]
Keitumetse Maluleka had to cry for help on Facebook before any action was taken against her alleged abuser.
Events
Greg Walsh: Outraged festival owner blames media for Ballito, Plett Rage blunder [video]
Greg Walsh says the media hyped the COVID-19 outbreak at Ballito Rage for impressions and ad revenue.
Viral
David Mabuza becomes interim SA president – What powers does he have?
David Mabuza will assume powers and functions listed in Chapter V of the Constitution.