President Cyril Ramaphosa receiving on behalf of government a R1 billion consignment of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies. The Auditor-General has released shocking findings about Covid-19 PPE government contracts. Kimi Makwetu says there are clear signs of overpricing, unfair processes and potential fraud.He says he will "converge" his report with that…
Whether you had a “bad cold” this winter or recently endured a cough that would not quit, it’s only natural to wonder if you might have had COVID-19 without realizing it. That’s especially true now that infectious disease experts say the virus was likely already spreading before cities started to lock down and put social…
COVID-19 is infamous for having somewhat strange symptoms (COVID toes, anyone?) or no symptoms at all (up to 40% of people infected with the novel coronavirus may show no signs). But sometimes the virus makes its presence abundantly clear, with telltale symptoms that can be severe and long-lasting. These are seven sure signs you've already…
In December 2017, I was a busy mom of three boys and an art teacher hoping to recharge over winter break, when I became overwhelmed with extreme fatigue one morning. I remember having to crawl out of the shower, too weak to stand or reach up to turn off the water from the shower head…
Rawson Developers launched and sold more than 100 new residential units this week. The company says demand remains high in Cape Town.Ithemba Property Development says, like essential goods, affordable rental units have become resilient to income fluctuations.But FNB economist John Loos says the impact is yet to be felt in the residential market.On Monday, Rawson…
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…