Gauteng faces ugly Covid-19 peak, says Makhura
Gauteng is heading for an ugly storm with rising Covid-19 infections and limited space in hospitals.
News
Health for Dummies
Covishield: A complete FAQ on SA’s Covid-19 vaccine
Covishield is coming to South Africa this month. Here’s everything we know about it.
News
South Africa secures Covid-19 vaccine for healthcare workers
The Dept of Health says more deals are being made with other manufacturers to secure more Covid-19 vaccine doses.
Local
Oskido loses his dad to Covid-19
We would like to send our condolences to Oskido and the Mdlongwa family for the loss of their father, Esaph.
International
Kanye West: ‘Someone told me Drake had Covid-19 and it haunted me’
#KanyeWest admits he had coronavirus but it peeved him that Drake reportedly had it too and that he was sicker than he was.
Health for Dummies
Covid-19 in South Africa: Three key metrics you need to keep an eye on
Familiarise yourself with these three metrics and you will have a greater understanding of Covid-19 in South Africa.
Local
The River halts production after crew member tests positive for Covid-19
The River was forced to halt production after a crew member tested positive for Covid-19.
Health for Dummies
RIP James Mahoney: Doctor dies after delaying retirement to help fight Covid-19
Dr James Mahoney made the ultimate sacrifice and chose to help low-income patients over his retirement.
SA Lockdown
Dr Zweli Mkhize on Covid-19: ‘Rise in SA’s infection rate is worrisome’
Dr Zweli Mkhize is no longer optimistic about South Africa’s efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Health for Dummies
COVID-19 in South Africa: 6.75% positive cases are health workers, two killed
We pray for our health workers who brave the war against COVID-19 daily.
Health for Dummies
COVID-19 figures: Infections racing towards 10 000, seven more dead
As winter approaches, COVID-19 infections are starting to increase rapidly in South Africa. Scary times ahead
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 in SA: A complete guide to life under level 4 lockdown
What can/can’t you do during Lockdown Level 4? We cover it all here #Day31oflockdown
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest statistics: South Africa’s cases rise to 3 465
As #COVID-19 testing ramps up in South Africa, so do the number of positive cases
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 infections: South Africa records more cases, two more dead
South Africa recorded 124 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest updates: Two more dead, infections pass 3 000
Health Minister maintains that social distancing is the only way to flatten the Covid-19 curve.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 regulations eased: This is what you’re allowed to do
Co-parents can resume with child visitation and strict funeral rules have been eased. Here’s everything you need to know about SA’s relaxed lockdown regulations.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA update: Infection and death toll for Monday 13 April
No COVID-19 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA update: Infection and death totals on Sunday 12 April
The latest COVID-19 death reported was of a 61-year-old man in the Western Cape.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA update: Infections surpass 2 000-mark
Gauteng has the highest number of positive COVID-19 cases with 801.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA update: Ramaphosa extends nationwide lockdown
South Africa’s daily COVID-19 infection rate has plummeted to 4% from 40% but President Ramaphosa urged caution, hence the lockdown extension.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest updates: South Africa’s death toll begins to soar
South Africa has registered five more deaths resulting from COVID-19.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest update: SA records 63 new infections
St Augustine’s Hospital is a great concern, Mkhize said. 66 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the last few days, 48 of which are staff.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest: Free State is becoming hotbed for infections
Mass screening and COVID-19 testing is now underway in Free State
Gossip
Tekashi 6ix9ine to be released from prison to due COVID-19 – Report
Tekashi 6ix9ine could be released in a matter of hours, his lawyers claim.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA stats: How things look a week into lockdown
Is South Africa stopping the spread of COVID-19? We looked at the numbers and they sure don’t tell a lie.
Movies
10 pandemic movies that eerily relate to COVID-19
We are coming to find out from these pandemic movies that life really does imitate art.
Viral
Shoprite splurges R693 on each worker as ‘thanks’ for braving COVID-19
Shoprite is dishing out a R102 million appreciation bonus to thank its front-house staff for working during the lockdown.
Travel
These SA airlines have suspended services amid COVID-19 spread
SA domestic airlines have effectively been grounded for three weeks. Comair is the first to come forth with plans to retrench staff when the suspension’s lifted.
Travel
Coronavirus: Five countries you can visit with no COVID-19 cases
You can still make travel plans to these five countries which have no reported cases of coronavirus #COVID19
Health for Dummies
Coronavirus latest: Wife of SA’s patient zero tests positive for COVID-19
The #coronavirus results of the six other travellers are expected in two days. #CoronavirusinSA