The "X factor" researchers have been looking for was the X chromosome all along. Shutterstock As early as April, a strange pattern began to emerge in the data of coronavirus death rates: in some places, men appeared to be dying from COVID-19 at twice the rate of women. This fact has puzzled doctors and statisticians,…
The "X factor" researchers have been looking for was the X chromosome all along. Shutterstock As early as April, a strange pattern began to emerge in the data of coronavirus death rates: in some places, men appeared to be dying from COVID-19 at twice the rate of women. This fact has puzzled doctors and statisticians,…
(Reuters) - Devon Brumfield could hear her father gasping for breath on the phone. FILE PHOTO: Devon Brumfield holds a photo of her father Darrell Cager Sr., who died on March 31 from complications of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in this undated handout image. Devon Brumfield/Handout via REUTERSDarrell Cager Sr., 64, had diabetes. So his…
Monoko Francis Thoka in court for allegedly killing Mapiti Matsena. Gauteng Provincial Legislature member Mapiti Matsena's alleged murderer appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.Monoko Francis Thoka, 29, is charged with premeditated murder.Thoka is expected back in court on 24 August.A man accused of killing Gauteng Provincial Legislature member Mapiti Matsena appeared briefly in the…
Mapiti Matsena was stabbed to death in his bedroom. Gauteng's ANC branch has not ruled out the possibility that the murder of Mapiti Matsena was politically motivated.The region's spokesperson said they will only confirm any such speculation once a person has been formally charged.Police have taken a person of interest in for questioning.The ANC in…
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…