Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has his temperature tested. Premier Oscar Mabuyane wants national government to bring back a ban on alcohol in his province.This after a massive rise in alcohol-related cases, and the danger it poses to fighting the spread of Covid-19.The Eastern Cape is also looking at dividing its hotspots into sub-districts to…
may be permitted at retail outlets during limited hours. However, the sale of tobacco and alcohol could continue to be banned until the country reaches Level 1 of the lockdown, Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma recently said.The trade of alcohol supports around one million jobs, according to a statement released on behalf of industry bodies…
April 16, 2020 | 11:27am Drinking booze may put people at increased risk for coming down with the coronavirus, the World Health Organization warned. The consumption of alcohol has proven to weaken the body’s immune system and can make drinkers more likely to engage in other risky behaviors that could heighten their chances of catching…
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…