Cape Town residents told to prepare for 'loud sirens' on Tuesday - but why?

Wakanda News Details

Cape Town residents told to prepare for 'loud sirens' on Tuesday - but why?

'Remain calm', 'do not panic', and 'keep your pets indoors': That's the message from local authorities, as Cape Town braces for an unusual event on Tuesday.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

You may also like

Flo Rida Partners with His Doctor to Launch a $1.5 Million Mobile COVID-19 Testing Center

To help solve that problem, Flo Rida partnered with his doctor, Dr. George Tabi, to launch a $1.5 million project called the Asktabs Mobile Wellness

fave

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

1964 After 12 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of

1964 After 12 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Feb

10

1964

Eritrea: COVID-19 - Eritrea Flattens Curve in Less Than Two Months

Eritrea on Friday claimed that it had brought the number of coronavirus infections down to zero, becoming the first East African country to win the battle against the deadly disease, at least for

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 testing data

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make the some of the data look better than they

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Ghana: COVID-19 - Obuasi Residents Shy Away From Testing

Kumasi — Residents of Obuasi and its surrounding towns in the Ashanti Region are living in fear as they are facing stigma and discrimination from the coronavirus

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Anglogold Ashanti shuts South African mine over 164 COVID-19 cases

AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng mine in South Africa has been temporarily closed after 164 workers tested positive for the coronavirus, the gold miner said in a statement on

fave

Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Kenya: Baringo's Readiness to Fight COVID-19 Put Under Scrutiny

As the pandemic enters the third month and the virus spreads to 22 counties, Baringo has only two isolation units -- at Kaptimbor Dispensary and Eldama Ravine Hospital -- with a paltry 17

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Rwanda Reports 11 New Cases of COVID-19

Rwanda on Tuesday, May 19 confirmed 11 new cases of coronavirus and six

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet | The Atlanta Voice

Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14

fave

Source: The Atlanta Voice

Too early to reopen schools in South Africa - teachers' unions

The South African government is facing criticism over its plans to reopen

fave

Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Split threatens South Sudan peace deal

Signatories to the South Sudan peace agreement are now split in the middle as President Salva Kiir has managed to pull some opposition parties to his side over the allocation of

fave

Source: Daily Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME

After prompting from area residents, politicians – particularly Volusia County Council Member Barbara Girtman – and organizations, free coronavirus testing is now available in Midtown, located in the heart of Daytona Beach’s Black

fave

Source: Daytona Times

Ashes instead of soap: Inside Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 fight | Afro

COVID-19 has worsened the underlying structural and perennial problem of water shortages in Matabeleland North, South and Bulawayo provinces, said Dumisani Nkomo, chief executive officer for Habakkuk Trust, a nonprofit

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

'Unfortunate COVID-19 didn't wipe out blacks' – Louisiana cop fired for racist Facebook post

A white Louisiana police officer, who in a racist Facebook post, said it is “unfortunate” the coronavirus pandemic hadn’t wiped out black people in the United States has been

fave

Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Covid-19: 22 more deaths as total increases to 429, with infections now at 22 583

As President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a downgrade to Level 3 lockdown restrictions on Sunday evening, the Covid-19 infection rate continued to

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

Ashes instead of soap: Inside Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 fight – Voice and Viewpoint

COVID-19 has worsened the underlying structural and perennial problem of water shortages in Matabeleland North, South and Bulawayo provinces, said Dumisani Nkomo, chief executive officer for Habakkuk Trust, a nonprofit

fave

Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper

Covid-19: Kibra faces lockdown

But if they are not, then there is a high likelihood that we will register more cases and deaths,” he

fave

Source: Daily Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME

VIDEO: Truckers in 21-mile traffic jam for COVID-19 testing without food or water at Kenya/Uganda border

A 21-mile-long (35 km) column of trucks lined a major highway between Kenya and Uganda on Saturday, a sea of diesel engines and goods headed west but stopped at the border for time-consuming coronavirus

fave

Source: South Florida Times

Thailand enters race for Covid-19 vaccine

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper, alternative coronavirus vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021, a top researcher said

fave

Source: Daily Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME

My Memoir of Ruth Ferguson, Editor of North Dallas Gazette (May 22, 1965 – May 18, 2020)

I first met Ruth many years ago as I was recruited to be part of North Dallas Gazette‘s team, where she was the

fave

Source: Delivering News You Can Use

US firm announces 'positive' phase 1 results for virus vaccine

US biotech firm Moderna reported "positive interim" results on Monday in the first clinical tests of its vaccine against the new coronavirus performed on a small number of

fave

Source: Daily Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME

Kenya: Aga Khan Hospital to Offer Free COVID-19 Tests for Inpatients

Nairobi — The Aga Khan University Hospital has started conducting free COVID-19 tests for all in-patients, surgical and day surgery patients, in a precautionary measure aimed at combating the spread of the

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Africa: COVID-19 - Tests for Traditional Herb Artemisia Begin

"It is the first study in which scientists are investigating the function of these plant substances in connection with COVID-19," the head of the study, Peter Seeberger, said in an interview with

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Kenya's COVID-19 Cases Exceed 1,300

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Kenya has reached 1,348, Health Ministry said on

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Zimbabwe: 48% of Local Sanitisers Fail Standards Tests

Recent laboratory tests have shown that 48 percent of hand sanitisers and face masks produced locally have failed to meet the mandatory health standards and Government is now working with the manufacturers to improve the quality of the products, a Cabinet minister has

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Kenya: COVID-19 Battle Now Turns to Small-Scale Vendors

Vegetable and fruit vendors will be tested for Covid-19 as the Health ministry strives to arrest spiralling infections, which crossed the 1,000-mark

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Western NY, including Buffalo, to start phased reopening

NEW YORK (AP) — Western New York, including the city of Buffalo, met the state’s coronavirus containment goals and can begin to reopen its economy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Civil Rights Legislation, Court Cases & Activities

During the 1950s and 1960s, a number of important civil rights activities occurred that helped position the Civil Rights movement for greater recognition. They also led either directly or indirectly the passage of key legislation. Following is an overview of the major legislation, Supreme Court

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

Aug

28

1963

Tanzania opposition demand updated virus stats

This comes as President John Magufuli announces that universities and sports events will resume in June citing good developments on the country’s handling of the

fave

Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Houston Health Department, agency partners to provide free COVID-19 tests

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners will set up new sites offering free COVID-19 tests for the week of May

fave

Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

More from South African News | Online News | The South African

Gender-Based Violence: Mabuza kicks off 16 Days of Activism

Touching tribute as Belgian side Genk retires Anele Ngcongca's number

SA’s top mountain bikers to converge at KAP sani2c

Diepkloof Couple to appear in court for rape and murder of toddler

Another South African to make Flower of Scotland his new anthem

Just in: Julius Malema hit with three criminal charges filed by AfriForum

Meghan Markle reveals she had a miscarriage in new article

Kekana thunderbolt nominated for Fifa Puskas award

South Africa needs to contain rising debt, says Mboweni

Huawei is celebrating Black Friday with these amazing deals

Kelly Khumalo's Controversy Gin brand receives a Gold award

Proteas vs England: First T20I preview, pitch report, where to watch

Thomas du Toit returns to Sharks front-row for opening Currie Cup clash

Balenciaga fuses gaming and fashion in 'Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow'

James Kamte withdrawn from Leopard Creek field after caddie tests positive for Covid-19

Watch | Kevin Pietersen has hole-in-one at Skukuza GC - and pays a nasty fine for doing so!

Why UK visa applications get refused

CPI report: Food and other household costs rise ahead of festive season

Durban: Store owner arrested after fatally shooting a looter

Head to Riebeek Valley for a chilled weekend of art and culture

7de Laan: what is happening Wednesday, 25 November 2020 - E288 S21

Love your body, says plus-size Playboy Playmate Khrystyana Kazakova

Rainbow Six Siege PS5 and Xbox Series X release date confirmed [trailer]

Proteas make statement on anti-racism, BLM stance

Diego Maradona death | Usain Bolt pays tribute to Argentina legend

RIP Diego Maradona | A divine talent with more than a touch of the devil

WATCH | Diego Maradona: 5 of his greatest goals, including 'Hand of God' controversy

UEFA confirms a minute's silence in homage to Diego Maradona before Wednesday's UCL ties

Pele mourns Diego Maradona: 'I hope we'll play together in the sky'

Truck attacks 'may result in food shortages' before Christmas

Daily Lotto results for Wednesday, 25 November 2020

Maradona madness: South Africa's first hand experience

Your daily Horoscope for 26 November 2020

Black Friday: Here are the top 12 PS4 games from the PlayStation Store

Author hints at 'Bird Box' sequel also going down horror movie path

Whatever happened to Madagascar's 'herbal cure for COVID-19'?

[Audio] TSA Daily News Wrap Thursday 26 November

All Blacks tweak pack, Argentina change 10 for Tri-Nations clash

COVID-19: Winde concerned over spike in Western Cape cases

Lamborghini's new Huracán STO a super street racer

Watch | Diego Maradona's warm-up routine remains must-see viewing

Cape Town declared 'virus hot-spot' - Western Cape mulls tighter lockdown

Cape Town station shooting: Four more suspects arrested

What to watch: Showmax counts down to Christmas

Familiar faces Vermeulen and Carr return to Newlands, Morne Steyn still missing

Long queues are spreading the disease, health officials warn

Watch: Will.i.am, others accused of 'plagiarising' South African DJ's song

Quarantine requirements revised for travel to England

R350 Grant: Here's the SASSA payment schedule for December 2020

The top 10 merry-making shows on DStv this holiday season

Education Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)