COVID-19 in SA: Govt launches hi-tech platform to monitor fake news
Fake news is the greatest threat to our efforts in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Technology
SA Lockdown
The Lawns: Cape Town restaurant under investigation for fraud
The Lawns Cape Town is facing a fraud investigation led by the DTI for allegedly obtaining an essential services certificate illegally. #day18oflockdown.
Events
Music for Hope: Relive Andrea Bocelli’s tear-jerking Easter concert [video]
Andrea Bocelli delivered an awe-inspiring performance in an empty cathedral. Relive the moment that lifted spirits in Italy.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA update: Latest infections and death stats
South Africa registered an increase of 31 COVID-19 cases on Monday.
Viral
Boris Johnson: UK Prime Minister hospitalised due to COVID-19
Boris Johnson is the world’s first head of state to be hospitalised due to COVID-19.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 update: South Africa’s death toll on the rise
South Africa is trying by all means to increase COVID-19 mass testing. So far, only 56 873 tests have been conducted in a population of more than 50 million.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 in SA: What are Southies getting up to on Day Six? [photo]
Six days into cold turkey and this is what Southies are getting up to on #Day6ofLockdown.
Travel
These Cape Town tourist attractions are closed due to coronavirus
Cape Town’s tourism has taken a hard blow since the coronavirus outbreak. These attractions and events have been closed indefinitely.
Health for Dummies
Coronavirus vaccine: US researchers begin human trials [video]
This is good news but a coronavirus vaccine is not a short-term fix. It will be another 12 to 18 months before any progress is made.
News
Coronavirus: Celebrities share important message about COVID-19 [video]
Celebrities have been doing their part in spreading awareness about #coronavirus.
Health for Dummies
Coronavirus in South Africa: Government measures fail to stop infections
There are conflicting reports on the total cases of coronavirus in South Africa. What is the truth?
Technology
Coronavirus: Apple issues tips on how to disinfect your iPhone
Based on Screen Time data, iPhone users touch their devices at least 58 times a day. This may not bode well in the era of #coronavirus
Health for Dummies
Three ways you could pick up coronavirus at restaurants
South Africans are still not practicing social distancing. So, here’s a guide to eating out and avoiding coronavirus.
Technology
Conspiracy theorists pin coronavirus outbreak on 5G technology
Conspiracy theorists claim that 5G has a lot to do with the advent of coronavirus.
Health for Dummies
Coronavirus is spreading in SA: Tally of infections rise to 13
The Western Cape has recorded its first coronavirus infection. There are now 13 known patients with COVID-19 in South Africa.
Health for Dummies
The truth about coronavirus: Every bit of helpful info on COVID-19
It helps to stay in-the-know. These are all the latest facts on coronavirus #COVID19
Viral
365 days of lockdown: 10 highlights of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
It’s been a year of lockdown. Here are 10 highlights of South African life in a COVID-19 pandemic.
News
Covid-19 vaccine lands in SA: Here’s everything we know
Ramaphosa will be with his deputy David Mabuza at the OR Tambo International Airport to welcome the arrival of the AstraZeneca consignment.
News
Covid-19: 544 dead, 12 714 infections recorded on Wednesday, 20 January
#Coid19 infections climb past 10 000 for the first time this week, with 544 confirmed deaths.
Health for Dummies
First batch of Covid-19 vaccine will cover 10% of SA’s population
SA will receive it’s first batch of the Covid-19 vaccine in early 2021.
News
Eswatini prime minister dies of Covid-19
Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini was Covid-19 asymptomatic four weeks ago.
Health for Dummies
Why the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is now a global gamechanger
AstraZeneca showed an overall effectiveness of 70.4%.
Travel
Japan set to reopen its borders – what SA travellers need to know
Japan looks to welcome international travellers as early as April 2021.
Crime
Covid-19 contamination forces closure of these police stations
These police stations in Mpumalanga and Free State have been temporarily closed due to #Covid19 exposure.
Health for Dummies
The numbers are in: Covid-19 infection, death toll stats for South Africa
South Africa recorded 7 210 new #Covid19 cases in 24 hours, the highest daily infection tally since the virus broke out in March.
Viral
Where’s our SASSA? – Social media complains about not receiving their R350
Haven’t received your #SASSA money? Don’t fret, you can check your application status using this easy method.
SA Lockdown
South Africans queue outside liquor stores on Day 1 of Level 3 [video]
The lines are jam-packed outside #liquorstores. This is what the first day of #Level3lockdown looks like
Health for Dummies
Bill Gates vaccine: Everything we know about the billionaire’s COVID-19 solution
Bill Gates says a COVID-19 vaccine with 70% effectiveness is enough to stop the outbreak.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest: South Africa’s death toll reaches 50, infections on the rise
COVID-19 related deaths have reached 50 in South Africa, with infections closing in on the 3 000 mark.
Events
One World: Together At Home – How to watch the biggest online event
Global Citizen’s One World #TogetherAtHome 10-hour concert will kick off at 20:00 and you can watch it live right here.