The National Assembly Programming Committee's virtual meeting over the platform Zoom was interrupted by hackers.Shortly after the meeting started on Thursday morning, a pornographic image flashed across the screen. A male voice was heard making insulting remarks to National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise.As MPs expressed their disgust, more images and insults followed, and the virtual…
The latest: There have been more than 1.1 million coronavirus cases in the United States, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally.The virus has killed nearly 65,000 people in the U.S., according to Hopkins.The FDA issued an emergency-use authorization on Friday for remdesivir in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19.New York became the latest state to…
'His compassion shone like a candle' - Ramaphosa, Tutu bid farewell to patriot Denis GoldbergRamaphosa once again expressed his condolences over Goldberg's death. "At this time, we cannot say our goodbyes in person and in our numbers. May the silent prayers and gratitude of the people of South Africa carry his brave and patriotic soul to…
The latest: There have been more than 924,000 coronavirus cases in the United States, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally. The U.S. death toll has surpassed 52,000 people, according to Hopkins. Globally, there have been more than 2.8 million cases with more than 200,000 deaths. Georgia state officials are moving ahead with plans to…
Researchers at the University of Washington on Friday announced a major new study of the malaria drug President Donald Trump has praised as a possible, low-cost cure for COVID-19.The clinical trial is one of dozens around the world aimed at providing definitive evidence about the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine, either alone or in combination with the…
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…