By Michael Le Page , Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool A general view of analytical chemists at AstraZeneca headquarters in SydneyDAN HIMBRECHTS/AAP/PA Images Latest coronavirus news as of 5 pm on 9 September UK government plans to expand coronavirus testing to 10 million tests a day…
Cricket SA president Chris Nenzani during a media briefing at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on 7 December 2019. Johan Rynners/Gallo Images) Cricket South Africa (CSA) have unveiled a plan of action in response to the "national outcry" over the Black Lives Matter campaign, which has gained massive traction in South Africa.The CSA board…
DA interim leader John Steenhuisen, flanked by chief whip Natasha Mazzone and national chairperson Ivan Meyer. The DA has communicated its plans for an online elective conference on 31 October.Delegates with access to the internet will participate from home, while those without connectivity will be ferried to venues to participate.The DA said it was considering…
By Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a digital press conference in 10 Downing Street todayAndrew Parsons / No 10 Downing St Latest coronavirus news as of 5 pm on 17 July New plans announced for further easing of restrictions in…
Gauteng MEC for Health, Dr Bandile Masuku Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo The Gauteng government reportedly asked the NCCC to introduce a higher lockdown level in the province due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. A provincial spokesperson, however, said a higher lockdown level was not being considered, but that certain regulations should be better enforced. Here's…
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…