The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has urged the public not to panic about reported cases of the HMPV virus spreading in China. This is amid alarmist social media posts and misinformation spreading online. Cases of human metapneumovirus – or HMPV – have surged in parts of China over the last few weeks, raising fears of another Covid-19-style pandemic. However, the NICD says this commonly occurring virus causes respiratory illness and is
Join us for the 99er Cycle Tour, in association with Smile FM, returning on Saturday, 8 February 2025! Experience thrilling new routes and a fresh venue while enjoying breathtaking scenery. Choose from our challenging 95km, 76km, or 45km road events, or tackle the exciting 80km Trilogy gravel route. It’s time to pump up those tires, dust off your bike, and gear up for an unforgettable ride. Don’t miss out—register today at 99er.co.za
Are you ready to play again? Because the game has begun. The second season of Squid Game hit our shores just over 2 weeks ago and South Africans have been catching up with the latest developments in the thrilling series, which was a global success when it debuted a couple of years ago. Are you ready to play again? Because the game has begun The stakes are raised in this season, which sees Lee Jung-jae
A five-year-old, who was caught in gang crossfire in Manenberg on Monday, has succumbed to his injuries. Western Cape police say the boy died in hospital on Wednesday after he sustained a gunshot wound to the head. The boy is said to have been walking along Irvine Street with his father to a nearby tuckshop when stray bullets struck him. As such, the case docket has now changed to that of
The festive season brought devastation to Cape Town as a series of fires in informal settlements displaced more than 1,800 residents in just four days. According to the City of Cape Town, its Fire & Rescue Service responded to 3,546 emergency incidents during December last year, including 212 informal residential fires. While this marked a decrease from 272 the previous year, there was still a major impact on residents. The fires
