Two suspects have been arrested after they were caught trying to hijack a BMW sedan in Wynberg. The would-be hijackers were caught by traffic officers who were refuelling at the Engen garage nearby. The driver was also arrested and joined his accomplice at the Wynberg police station. Two suspects have been arrested after they were caught in…
(Newser) – The US now has more hydroxychloroquine than it knows what to do with following a series of studies that concluded the drug is an ineffective and potentially dangerous treatment for COVID-19. The federal government, which started stockpiling the drug in March, now has 63 million surplus doses of the drug, donated by companies…
Share on PinterestSome level of physical distancing may be needed even next year. Getty ImagesAs the country comes out of lockdown, there will likely be a resurgence of SARS-CoV-2 infections. So, some level of physical distancing will be needed well into the future.Because of the risk that infections will spike again, intermittent physical distancing may…
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…