Doctors and health workers came out in their numbers on Thursday to protest against the killing of anaesthetist Dr Abdulhay Munshi on Wednesday. Doctors who spoke to News24 said Munshi was known as the "gentle giant" for his kindness and compassion.They said his killing has set a bad precedent for medical practitioners who might be unwilling to…
The police spotted the suspected hijackers driving in Centurion on Thursday morning.When they attempted to intercept the vehicle, the suspects allegedly started shooting at the police who returned fire.Two of the suspects were killed while two others were injured. Two police officers were also injured during the shootout. Two suspects believed to be behind the recent…
By Layal Liverpool Evidence is growing that water is two liquids in one Ignatiev/Getty Images Supercooling liquid water to temperatures lower than ever achieved before has revealed new evidence that water can exist as two different liquids simultaneously. Supercooled water – liquid water cooled below its freezing point without being allowed to freeze – has…
Prisoners and prison workers have fallen victim to Covid-19. Gallo Images / Sowetan /Thulani Mbele Covid-19 has, so far, claimed the lives of 60 prison officials and 43 inmates.In addition, over 4 000 officials and more than 2 000 inmates have been infected.In May, the president authorised the release on parole of low-risk inmates to…
By Michael Le Page , Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool People entering Oxford Circus Station in London, England. Latest coronavirus news as of 5 pm on 17 September Steep rise in new coronavirus cases in England despite testing shortage The weekly number of people testing positive…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…