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DIY Crafts for Kids: Pipe Cleaner Topper

Pipe Cleaner Topper This DIY makes any pen or pencil look creative and fancy to work with. Materials: • Pipe Cleaners • Googly Eyes • Décor • Glue Bend the pipe cleaner into any shape you want. Glue googly eyes and décor to the pipe cleaner. Wrap the pipe cleaner ...
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SA’s Covid-19 outbreak could have peaked in July

CAPE TOWN- The downward turn of Covid-19 deaths in South Africa is a positive sign that the virus may have peaked in all the provinces by the end of July, according to the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC).  The Council’s Burden of Disease Research Unit regularly publishes the Report ...
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Over 14 000 nurses in South Africa have been infected by the coronavirus.

Covid-19 infection rate higher among public healthcare workers

DURBAN - Nurses in the public sector have been more affected with Coronavirus than those in the private sector, according to data shared by the health ministry. Over 200 nurses in the public sector have succumbed to the Coronavirus, while only 37 have died in the private sector. In total ...
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French restaurant only serves SA wine to support industry

CAPE TOWN - The lockdown regulations continue to prohibit the sale and transportation of alcohol with the industry struggling immensely to stay afloat during these tough times with initiatives from around the world recognising the struggle with a French restaurant in Nice supporting South African wine industry. South African wines ...
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Young leaders propose new Covid-19 travel passports

CAPE TOWN -With the continuous increase in infection rates globally having halted international travel and put a major strain on global tourism, Young Global Leaders (YGL) have proposed a CovidPass health passport to be used for future travel.Young Global Leaders is a World Economic Forum initiative. Mustapha Mokass, who is ...
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Cape Town pulmonologist describes working on Covid-19 frontline

CAPE TOWN- Specialist Physician and Pulmonologist from Melomed Gatesville, Dr Bilal Gafoor, has described his experience in the Covid-19 frontline as "challenging, heartbreaking and humbling". Gafoor, who has been practising at Melomed since 2013, says, in particular, one of the most heartbreaking moments has been treating and caring for colleagues ...
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Avoid non-urgent dentist appointments, warns WHO

DURBAN - The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned patients to delay going to a dentist unless it is urgent until the risk factor from Coronavirus is better understood. According to WHO dental officer, Benoit Varenne, the risk posed by procedures used by dentists is too poorly understood for people ...
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DIY Health Tonic: Avo and Kale Smoothie

Avo and Kale Smoothie Avocados are a good source of Glutathione which is an antioxidant needed for lymphoid cells. Kale contains selenium which supports the immune system. Ingredients: • 1 Avocado Pear • 1 Cup Kale Leaves • 2 tbsp Greek Yoghurt • 1 Cup Almond Milk • 1 tbsp ...
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DIY Household Hacks: Silver Jewellery Cleaner

Silver Jewellery Cleaner Sometimes old jewellery tarnishes or turns black. Here is a simple way to reverse the tarnish: Ingredients: • 4 tbsp Baking Soda • 2 tbsp Salt • 1/2 Cup Boiled Water • 1 Cup Vinegar Add the ingredients into a bowl and add the tarnished jewellery. Leave ...
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Watch: A letter to the president from the Cape Flats

CAPE TOWN –The global pandemic has not only closed businesses and increased the country’s death, but it has also highlighted the much-needed work that needs to be done and more importantly, it has brought people together. In various townships and Cape Flats communities, residents took it upon themselves to stop ...
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