Three months ago, Africa recorded its first case of coronavirus, sparking fears that the world's poorest and least-equipped continent faced a catastrophe.But so far, the virus has not come anywhere close to wreaking the same damage in Africa as in Europe and the US - a phenomenon that has stirred much debate.What are the figures?…
three young children had died of a mysterious, toxic-shock-like inflammation syndrome with links to the virus. Mr. Cuomo has asked parents to be vigilant in looking for symptoms such as prolonged fever, severe abdominal pain, change in skin color, racing heart and chest pain.In a development that promised to expand the nation’s testing capacity, the…
Super Rugby trophy (Getty Images) Competitive rugby will return this year despite the coronavirus pandemic, the chief medical officer of World Rugby has predicted.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021Eanna Falvey said domestic, provincial or club games would likely return first, progressing to Tests, with Australia and New…
Absa Premiership 2020-05-06 16:05 Gavin Hunt (File) Gavin Hunt says he has more chance of coaching Ghana or Zambia than he has of getting a chance with Bafana Bafana.The 55-year-old is one of South Africa's most experienced and successful football coaches, having steered SuperSport United to three successive Premier Soccer League titles before winning the…
Ellis Park (Lloyd Burnard) Elite, top level rugby matches are likely to be played behind closed doors until an effective coronavirus vaccine is freely available, according to guidelines released by World Rugby.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021The document, compiled by four of World Rugby's leading medical experts,…
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…