Restricted mobility during the Level 5 lockdown is what led to fewer cases in hospitals, not the alcohol ban, argues Marjana Martinic.As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to grow, so does the need to manage demands on the healthcare system, protect the fundamentals of the economy, and ensure that other public health objectives aren’t disregarded. In…
Teacher unions are not in support of a call for a school stay away. The unions say they will not support politically motivated movements. One South Africa Movement has vowed to protest every Friday across all provinces until their demands are met.Teacher unions acknowledge there are issues still facing schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but…
If there was one thing that struck the All Blacks during the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, it was the change in support for the Springboks from the start of the tournament to the end.With the 25th anniversary of the iconic 15-12 win for the Boks over their traditional foes and so much being written…
'Don't stand in way' of those who want to return - Motshekga confident schools are ready to open"So, let's find a balance between preserving lives and ensuring that learners get their education," he added.Back to normalThe MEC pointed out that many other countries affected by Covid-19 were also going back to normal."Where the virus has…
More than two-thirds of Minnesotans say they won’t return to normal rhythms of daily life even though some social distancing restrictions have been relaxed, and many believe the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is yet to come, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 poll. As anxiety about the virus persists, the poll also…
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…