University of Cape Town constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos on Wednesday argued South Africa should get rid of inheritance and heavily tax it as a form of redistribution in the country. On his popular blog, Constitutionally Speaking, De Vos said inheritance was a method white South Africa was able to retain the wealth they accumulated…
A nurse administers a coronavirus test. | Ted S. Warren/AP Photo A half-dozen states have announced they’re building their own apps to pinpoint the spread of coronavirus so they won’t have to rely on similar efforts from distrusted big tech firms. So far, it’s not going well. North Dakota is getting spotty data from cell…
(WKOW) -- Doctors are raising concerns as they see a growing number of patients with skin problems. The condition is being called "COVID toes." It's a frostbite-like rash on the skin, that's been associated with the coronavirus. "You can see everything from bruising to discoloration, ulceration, rashes, hives, the list goes on and on and…
Getting less sleep for five nights in a row can make you view other people’s expressions more negatively, including facial reactions seen over video calls Health 22 April 2020 By Jessica Hamzelou Many of us are likely to be getting restricted sleepWestend61/Getty Images IF YOU have five consecutive nights of restricted sleep, it will not…
You are here: Home / Chrome OS / It’s not you, Chromebooks are getting hard to findGabriel Brangers Leave a CommentIf you’re one of the millions who have recently found yourself displaced from work or school and now are living the remote life, chances are high that you’ve found yourself shopping for a new laptop…
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…