How Covid-19 changed traffic congestion in SA
CAPE TOWN –While many South Africans are now enjoying the freedom of working from home due to the pandemic, others who still prefer working from the office now have less stress in their commute to work. A 2019 study done by traffic data and analytics company INRIX shows that the ...
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Ghost Kitchens: What to know about this trending business
CAPE TOWN –While the global pandemic has changed the future of the restaurant industry, the trending ‘Ghost Kitchens’ have gained even more traction in South Africa. Ghost Kitchens, dark kitchens or virtual kitchens, whichever you prefer, is not a new concept and is still in its infant stage in South ...
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How Covid-19 pandemic changed the restaurant industry
CAPE TOWN –The restaurant industry has forever changed due to the coronavirus pandemic with customers looking for an alternative, safer eating experience. McDonald’s CEO, Chris Kempczinski, said they expect the pandemic to create permanent changes like customers craving control, familiarity, and contactless options. "The needs of our customers coming through ...
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A unique Covid-19 designed dining experience
CAPE TOWN - A food company has launched an innovative dining experience in Cape Town that aims to provide a stress-free environment for patrons looking to eat out during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nü Health Food Café, Schoon Bread Café and newcomers Free Bird and Kofi - four brands of the ...
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The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health
CAPE TOWN - As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, the world looks to recover from the Coronavirus outbreak which has instilled distress and uncertainty in many lives, economies and countries. The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have major consequences on the mental health of the general public ...
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Germany and France implement new lockdowns
CAPE TOWN- France and Germany announced on Wednesday that second national lockdowns will be implemented within the week, as Europe struggles to bring the latest wave of Covid-19 under control before the winter. French President Emmanuel Macron said that from Friday until 1 December, citizens will only be allowed to leave ...
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Hard lockdown to return if reckless behavior continues, warns Zikalala
CAPE TOWN - With nearly 200 new Covid-19 deaths in the past two weeks and a 28 percent increase of new cases in KwaZulu-Natal, Premier Sihle Zikala has warned that the government could be forced to implement a hard lockdown, if reckless behaviour continues. “There are strong indications that Covid-19 ...
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4 tactics to keep lockdowns short and effective
CAPE TOWN- Since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, the majority of the world’s population have experienced some degree of lockdown or severe restrictions to slow the spread of the outbreak. While lockdowns have in some cases proven to be a good tactic in lowering transmission and preparing healthcare systems, ...
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Drop & Swap: exchange old bread bags for fresh loaves
CAPE TOWN - As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, many are still left struggling and in need of assistance with basic needs such as food with a surge in unique initiatives and campaigns aiming to assist those less fortunate. Blue Ribbon had launched its 'Drop & Swap' initiative aiming to assist ...
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UK needs 3-week lockdown to stop spiraling cases
CAPE TOWN- Britain might face a three-week national lockdown to stop Covid-19 transmissions from spiraling as government scientific adviser Jeremy Farrar said current regional measures would not be effective. Farrar's recommendations come after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last week that there would be a new series of local lockdown restrictions ...
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Meals on Wheels providing 2 million lockdown meals a month
CAPE TOWN - Meals on Wheels is an organisation that looks to create a 'Hunger Free South Africa' working hard throughout the lockdown with the NPO looking to further extend their reach. The Covid-19 pandemic left many vulnerable to hardships such as hunger and unemployment leaving many families going to ...
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Germans could get legal right to work from home
CAPE TOWN- The German government is set to push forward with a draft law that will give people the legal right to work from home when possible. Labour Minister Hubertus Heil had previously advocated for remote work in 2019, and has since seen how successfully it operated during the coronavirus ...
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WHO official discourages lockdowns as primary Covid-19 control method
CAPE TOWN- The World Health Organization’s special envoy on Covid-19, Dr. David Nabarro, has urged world leaders to avoid using lockdowns as a primary control method for Covid-19 and that countries should develop better systems for containing virus outbreaks. In an online interview with The Spectator last week, Nabarro said ...
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Virtual Event: Cape Town International Kite Festival
CAPE TOWN - The Cape Town International Kite Festival goes virtual for its 26th event with the theme of ‘Hope on the Rise – Invest in Mental Health’ with the goal of raising R250 000 to support free and essential mental health services. The Cape Town International Kite Festival is ...
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Students welcome news to return to campus
CAPE TOWN - Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande on Wednesday announced that universities are in the position to welcome 100 percent of students back on campus. Students who have been waiting for months to receive laptops and data, welcomed the news saying the delay may have impacted ...
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More homeless people completed TB treatments during lockdown
CAPE TOWN - The impact of the Covid-19 national lockdown has been devastating for many South Africans, with around 2.2 million people having lost their jobs. However, the Denis Hurley Centre which looks after the homeless in Durban, says there have been some positive silver linings to take away from ...
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CAN to raise over R1 million for 22 soup kitchens in Khayelitsha
CAPE TOWN - Constantia CAN aims to raise over R1 million by hosting an auction in efforts to aid and supplement 22 soup kitchens in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the hardships faced by so many continue to increase with a growing number of children and families ...
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President’s desk: The UN played a pivotal role in tackling Covid-19
CAPE TOWN - President Cyril Ramaphosa used his weekly letter, on Monday to recognise the role the United Nation (UN) has played supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic. In any other year, heads of state and government would travel to the UN headquarters in New ...
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School trades matric dance to help the less fortunate
CAPE TOWN - The St Johns College 2020 Matric class used funds raised for their matric dance to assist those left most vulnerable in the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to put a strain on the South African economy leaving many vulnerable and struggling on a day-to-day just ...
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Libraries & museums to reopen under these new guidelines
CAPE TOWN - Three hundred libraries and museums in KwaZulu-Natal are getting ready to reopen their doors. From the 1st of October the facilities will be opened after being closed for almost six months due to Covid-19. After a risk assessment conducted across the 300 facilities. The National Sport, Arts and ...
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