While the fall was grim, SA's economy did not halve between the first and second quarters of the year. Stats SA uses annualised data - a technique also employed in the USA and Canada - to headline GDP change between quarters. But one-off events like SA's hard lockdown can cause the data to be less helpful…
100 days into South Africa's lockdown, rugby still hasn't received clearance from the government to commence its Return-to-Training protocols, but the federation says approval is "imminent". Once given the green light, teams will first need to conclude a round of Covid-19 testing, which various unions have already done this week. However, it's not the availability…
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni presented a Supplementary Budget on Wednesday afternoon. Mboweni said the country is facing a sovereign debt crisis if spending isn't changed soon. Here are the nine key things you need to know about the budget. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on Wednesday afternoon presented the Supplementary Budget for the 2020/21 financial year, which was necessary after…
Malema: You can't ban cigarettes and sell alcoholMalema pleads with worshippers: 'Do not go to church, you will die'You may NOT have social gatherings, or visit friends or family Dlamini-Zuma said all gatherings remain prohibited, unless they are a church gathering, or an agricultural auction. People will still be encouraged to stay at home, and will not…
The possession of cigarettes during the lockdown is not a crime, and police officers may not compel you to give an explanation on why you have it on your person, despite comments made by Police Minister Bheki Cele.During a media briefing on Friday, Cele answered a question regarding the legality of having cigarettes."It is not…
Pros Grippy, powder-coated finish Wide range of weights available Well-balanced Color-coded design Cons Some long-term flaking/chipping issues (though minimal) Having the right grip is key to safe and efficient kettlebell workouts. These powder-coated classics are among the grippiest we've tested, with just the right amount of friction to eliminate the need for chalking the hands.
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District on Feb. 27 in Seminole, Texas, during the 2025 West Texas measles outbreak. (Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images) After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status
5 min read IN A PERFECT world, all of your nutrition would come from whole foods packed with the macro and micronutrients your body needs to perform optimally in the gym, at work, and on the road. But modern life is far from perfect, which is why supplements can be a crucial tool for health-minded