PPA and CTCT urge cyclists to wear mandatory masks
The Pedal Power Association, one of South Africa’s largest cycling organisations, together with the Cape Town Cycle Tour, have noticed a worrying trend that a...
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Nike donates thousands of shoes to healthcare workers
After designing a special athletic shoe for healthcare workers that can withstand 12-hour shifts, Nike has donated 30,000 pairs to hospitals across the United States...
SAHIF pledges 50 temporary housing structures to help flatten the curve
The South African Housing and Infrastructure Fund (SAHIF) has pledged to assist the Housing Development Agency (HDA) and government to provide temporary residential units by...
A giant leap for amphibian conservation: South Africa’s “Frog Lady” wins 2020 Whitley Award
A conservation biologist from South Africa has won a prestigious Whitley Award worth £40,000 to support her quest to save threatened amphibians. Dr Jeanne Tarrant,...
Older adults suffer medical disruptions due to COVID-19, study Finds
More than half of those in the United States age seventy or older have experienced a disruption in medical care due to COVID-19, a survey...
Stella Artois launches lockdown initiative in a bid to help #SaveYourSpot
With most restaurants and bars having already been brought to their knees by social distancing regulations that began even before the national lockdown, and which...
South African flag lights up Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Yesterday South Africans celebrated Freedom Day at the comfort of their homes due to the restrictions of Covid-19. To uplift the spirit of the country...
NYC governor issues order allowing couples to be legally married via Zoom
Since thousands of couples have been forced to cancel, postpone, or adapt their wedding plans during the COVID-19 outbreaks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made it...
Hospitals are empowering recovered COVID patients by playing iconic ‘Rocky’ theme music as they are discharged
Hospitals in Massachusett, USA is drawing inspiration from the beloved Rocky movies as a means of empowering their patients who have recovered from COVID-19. Whenever...
Aspiring american barista provides free coffee for essential workers
Aspiring San Francisco barista has been making free coffee for essential workers passing by his window. Prior to the novel coronavirus shutdowns across California, Ben...