Posts tagged #Covid 19

What you must know about the COVID-19 Vaccine

Coronavirus has caused at least four million recorded deaths worldwide, and probably almost 200,000 excess deaths in South Africa. This Covid pandemic is one of the worst in history.  But, the... [Read more....]

Football star, Ronaldinho's mother dies from COVID-19 complications

Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho's mother, Dona Miguelina is dead. The 71-year-old passed away in a hospital in Porto Alegre after testing positive for COVID-19. Atlético Mineiro, the World... [Read more....]

University of Cape Town researchers testing new COVID-19 vaccine

(By Michael Cherry) University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers are expected to start a phase one clinical trial of the Covid-19 vaccine candidate, hAd5 T-cell, later this month. This candidate is... [Read more....]

Nurse Zoliswa Gigi-Dyosi becomes the first person in South Africa to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Cape Town nurse, Zoliswa Gigi-Dyosi has taken the Covid-19 vaccine making her the first South African. Eartlier today, President Cyril Ramaphosa joins the first set of health care workers to receive... [Read more....]

This is what Ntsiki Mazwai has to say about COVID-19 vaccine

Ntsiki Mazwai has weigh in on the Covid-19 vaccine. The star took to social media to share her thoughts. This is coming after the news reported suggested that some employers could make it mandatory... [Read more....]

NISH of Skwatta Kamp group dies from COVID-19 complications

Skwatta Kamp group member Musawenkosi Molefe, famously known as Nish was announced dead on Friday by the award-winning hip hop group. The musical group confirmed that he died due to COVID-19... [Read more....]

Tessa Thompson says the time she spent at home during the COVID-19 lockdown made her an adult

"Creed II" star Tessa Thompson says she matured into an adult during 2020 as she spent more time at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 37-year-old actress has enjoyed de-cluttering her... [Read more....]

Lady Gaga reveals lesson learned from COVID-19

Lady Gaga says the Covid-19 pandemic has "mobilised" her to "work on how [she] can help the world", because she wanted to stop feeling "powerless" against the virus. The 34-year-old singer has said... [Read more....]

SA Governement says Illegal immigrants will receive COVID-19 vaccines

South African Governement announces that immigrants in the country will not be excluded from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. National Treasury director-general Dondo Mogajane revealed the news about... [Read more....]

CNN's Larry King passes away at 87 from COVID-19 complications

Larry King has died at the age of 87. The iconic TV host passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after being treated for COVID-19 earlier this month. Ora Media, a production... [Read more....]

Jackson Mthembu dies of COVID-19 related complication

South Africans are heartbroken again following the announcement of the passing of Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu. It was reported that Jackson died due to COVID-19 related... [Read more....]

Yvonne Chaka Chaka dragged out following her post on the Covid-19 vaccine

Yvonne Chaka Chaka has stepped on the toes of many following her post on the Covid-19 vaccine. The star was called out and slammed for making such a statement. Taking to Twitter, Yvonne asked why... [Read more....]

Study shows that Restaurants, gyms & places of worship spark infection rates

A study published in the journal Nature by Serina Chang and her colleagues in November 2020 used American cell phone data to identify the places where people are most likely to contract... [Read more....]

Covid-19 surge: Shocking scenes emerge from Steve Biko hospital

The Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria has seen a sharp increase in Covid-19 patients, with some coming to the hospital from private hospitals and other provinces due to a lack of space.... [Read more....]