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Five years post-lockdown: The Covid-19 storm that shattered SA and sparked its strength
Reflecting on five years since South Africa's strict Covid-19 lockdown, this article explores the profound impacts on individuals, families, and the economy, highlighting both the heartbreak and resilience that emerged during this unprecedented time
Long Covid: The silent struggle of sufferers ignored by the world
Millions of South Africa are suffering with symptoms generally known as Long Covid. This growing crisis is shattering lives, disrupting families and has a stigma attached to it. We delve into the human stories of people who have been left to suffer in silence.
Pathology laboratory firms deny excessive pricing of PCR tests during COVID-19 pandemic
The HFA and medical schemes intend to make damages claims against the pathology companies in court.
EXPLAINER: What is Lassa fever and should South Africans be concerned?
The most prevalent mode of transmission is inhalation and ingestion of infected rats. Direct contact with contaminated blood and body fluids also poses a risk.
Jenna Challenor back on Comrades Marathon start line with ‘grateful heart’
Jenna Challenor would have called you a liar had you told her at the beginning of the year that she would be toeing the Comrades Marathon start line on Sunday.
Western Cape school reintroduces masks as RSV cases increase
A letter sent to parents of students at Heideveld Primary School last week urged parents to ensure their children wear face masks at school.
The Department of Health dismisses reports of new Covid variant but recommends taking the necessary precautions
Protecting yourself and others from respiratory illnesses requires a combination of personal hygiene, health practices and awareness.
On this day, April 1
Origins of April Fool’s Day, the South African police is founded, as is the navy, don’t get within 2 feet of nude dancers and Wimbledon is cancelled – and that’s no joke!
On this day, March 22
Jews become the whipping boy – again, the first Basuto war begins, the Proteas choke in the World Cup and an explosion so big it measures as an earthquake
Covid-19 in numbers: Lancet study reveals how many South Africans died during Covid-19
According to a new Lancet study, the average life expectancy of people across the world dropped by 1. 6 years in the first two years of the Covid-19 pandemic.
There might be a link between long Covid and worsened hangover symptoms, study suggests
An article recently published by specialists at Stanford’s Post-Acute Covid-19 Syndrome Clinic presented evidence of a possible link between Covid-19 and increased alcohol sensitivity.
Covid vaccines linked to rare heart and brain disorders, says vaccine study
A recent peer-reviewed study has revealed rare occurrences of heart, brain, and blood disorders associated with Covid vaccines from companies such as Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca.
On this day in history, January 16
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
On this day in history, January 11
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
On this day in history, January 5
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
Green tea has a surprise up its sleeve
Chemicals in green tea, black tea, and matcha (powdered green tea) are effective in inactivating the Omicron subvariant of Covid-19.
On this day in history, October 12
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
Hospitalisations down despite prevalence of Covid-19 Omicron variant ‘Eris’
In their analysis of EG. 5, the most recent iteration of Omicron, experts discuss the degree of threat and potential symptoms.
On this day in history, October 1
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
Vaccine hesitancy persists as Covid-19 spreads in South Africa, report shows
As Covid-19 continues to spread, giving rise to new variants, South Africans are still disseminating misinformation and expressing doubts about the Covid-19 vaccine.
SA’s Covid-19 battle continues: Where to find vaccination centres
As South Africa is battling with Covid-19 pandemic and new strains of the the disease, people have been urged to get vaccinated and take steps to prevent the spread of the virus.
Everything you need to know about new Covid-19 strain Pirola
What makes this variant stand out is its high number of mutations. The variant has approximately 30 mutations, about the same number that differentiated the highly transmissible and virulent omicron variant from its predecessors.