HIV vaccine: Moderna to commission first-ever mRNA human trials
This will be the first time mRNA technology’s been used to conjure up a vaccine candidate for HIV.
Health for Dummies
Technology
Tokyo 2020 YouTube: standout moments on Olympic YouTube Channel
YouTube says viewers watched over 200 million hours of Olympic Games content on the platform during Tokyo 2020.
Technology
Facebook PETs: the company to invest in privacy-enhancing technologies
Facebook says PETs are sophisticated technologies that limit data processing and will help protect people’s personal data.
Technology
TikTok celebrates Khaby Lame for 100m followers
Khaby Lame recently hit 100 million followers on TikTok and is now second most followed on the platform.
News
Zodwa Wabantu arrested for breaking curfew rules [video]
Zodwa Wabantu claims the officers who arrested her wanted R5 000 to let her and her crew go.
News
‘The Braai Show’ saga with AKA and Cassper Nyovest
It seems Cassper Nyovest has silenced the Megacy in his takeover of The Braai Show.
News
Social media reacts to epic Dipset ‘Verzuz’ loss [video]
The world is in agreement that Jadakiss and The Lox handed Dipset one of the most epic Verzuz losses in history.
Travel
Vaccinated SA travellers can visit these countries
Vaccinated SA travellers, the world is starting to warm up to our passport and these countries are currently open to welcome you without a great deal of fuss.
News
Shona Ferguson funeral: Date of burial, memorial update
Shona Ferguson will be laid to rest in a privately held funeral. Here’s everything we know.
Viral
Health dept considers tighter lockdown restrictions after Gauteng surge
The health department will recommend tighter lockdown restrictions at an NCCC meeting this week.
News
Shona Ferguson dies: Cause of death revealed
Shona Ferguson, an iconic filmmaker and actor has passed away. Here’s what we know about his cause of death.
News
Shimza ‘tender’ joke backfires: Here’s why social media owned him
Shimza’s lighthearted joke did not sit well with many ordinary South Africans who are adversely affected by tender fraud.
International
DaBaby responds to backlash with new music video
DaBaby met the energy he’s dealt with on social media with a new music video.
Travel
Interprovincial travel ideas for winter
interprovincial travel is the newest trend and these ideas are perfect for a winter’s getaway.
Technology
Joe Biden withdraws claims Facebook is ‘killing people’ [video]
Biden explains what he meant by the statement.
News
Miss SA gets heckled over graduation mishap [video]
Did Miss SA receive preferential treatment or is her graduation overly misinterpreted for likes and retweets?
Technology
Microsoft is gifting their employees R21,5k pandemic bonus
Microsoft has 175,508 employees worldwide and most employees who are non-executives are eligible.
News
Tshepo Tshola dies: Here’s what we know
Legendary musician Tshepo Tshola has passed away after committing more than 40 years to the jazz genre.
Viral
Afrox in flames: Explosion linked to shutdown riots [video]
The Afrox facility has been torched. Early indications suggest that this may be linked to the shutdown riots.
Crime
Phoenix massacre: Dead bodies flood streets in civilian war [video]
Racial lines have been drawn in Phoenix where an unconfirmed number of deaths were reported after Wednesday’s clashes.
News
Chef Lesego Semenya dies: Here’s what we know
Revered chef Lesego Semenya has passed away. Here’s what we know.
Viral
SANDF officially deployed to contain SA shutdown in Gauteng, KZN [video]
Calls are growing for Ramaphosa to declare a state of emergency and deploy the SANDF to Gauteng and KZN.
Health for Dummies
Vaccine registration to be opened to people aged 35 to 49
South Africans aged between 35 and 49 will be allowed to register for the vaccine in less than a week.
Viral
Jacob Zuma release date revealed: Here’s what we know
Jacob Zuma will more than likely be released from prison before November 2021. Here’s what we can confirm at this time.
Health for Dummies
Non-medical aid holders can get vaccinated at private sites – Here’s how
The government will cover the cost of non-medical aid walk-ins who get vaccinated at private sites.
Lifestyle
RTD 2021 cancelled: Here’s how you can process your refund
RTD 2021 has been cancelled. Here’s a guide on how to process a refund.
Health for Dummies
Lambda variant: Has the new strain arrived in South Africa?
The newly discovered COVID-19 strain might be resistant to vaccines, scientists say.
Travel
Five waterfalls to visit in South Africa
Here’s what you need to know about top five waterfalls, with Mpumalanga having the most.
Viral
Jacob Zuma defies arrest order: What happens now?
The arrest order against Jacob Zuma is now in the hands of the police but will it actually happen?
Travel
Ireland to reopen visa-free travel for South Africa
South Africans are now able to travel to Ireland visa-free again.