SA’s COVID-19 infections now at 1,655, with 11 confirmed deaths
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Hollywood awards grapple with virus as Globes relax rules
Most awards shows from the Globes to the Oscars require that movies must be shown in Los Angeles theaters for a minimum period to be considered.
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Duchess of Sussex set to narrate new Disney movie
Teasing the upcoming release, Disney+ posted on its official Twitter account: 'Disneynature's Elephant, an Original Movie narrated by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, starts streaming 3 April, only on #DisneyPlus. (sic)'
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Harvey Weinstein 'doing fine' after 'testing positive for coronavirus'
Harvey Weinstein is said to be "doing fine" and "mending" while in isolation in prison after he was reportedly one of two people to test positive for coronavirus in New York's Wende Correctional Facility.
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Taylor Swift helps cash-strapped fans amid COVID-19 outbreak
A number of struggling Taylor Swift fans have received $3,000 from the singer to help them through tough times caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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'Humour is healing': Laughter soothes nerves during COVID-19 trauma
Mental health professionals say humour is a balm for soothing nerves, not just by tickling funny bones but also by decreasing stress hormones. Clinical evidence shows high levels of stress can weaken immune systems.
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Liberia's George Weah releases coronavirus single
In his 'Let's Stand Together and Fight Coronavirus', President Weah explains how the virus is spread and urges hand washing to a backing of harmonised female vocals and upbeat guitar music from the group The Rabbis.
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Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish to headline coronavirus benefit TV special
The special is aimed at paying tribute to health workers and those on the front lines of efforts to cope with the pandemic, which has overwhelmed hospitals.
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Idris Elba slams coronavirus conspiracies
The 'Hobbs and Shaw' star revealed last week he had tested positive for the highly-contagious disease, which is also known as COVID-19, and he's frustrated that people are unhappy that the 'rich' are seemingly offered more tests than the 'poor'.
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Thokoza, gogo: Sanusi Credo Mutwa's death mourned
Known for his predictions of the Soweto Uprising, his invaluable contribution to preserving African knowledge and healing, Mutwa waited years for a decent house from government.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Things to do in COVID-19 lockdown
Here are few things that have come up for Haji Mohamed Dawjee in the past 9 days of her self-isolation.
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Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus, a spokeswoman said.
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African jazz legend Manu Dibango dies from coronavirus in France
In the early 1960s, his style of playing took on more African rhythms as he collaborated with Brussels-based musicians from Congo and he began touring in Africa, developing his trademark pumping saxophone rhythms.
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Asterix's second 'father' Uderzo dies at 92
Albert Uderzo and author Rene Goscinny are known as the 'fathers' of the French comic series about a small village of Gauls who stand up to Roman occupiers.
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Africans improvise sanitisers, masks to plug shortages
Across Africa, dwindling supplies of sanitiser and surgical masks could prove a boon for entrepreneurs seeking to plug shortages.
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Ryan Reynolds jokes celebrities will 'get us through' coronavirus pandemic
The actor was asked by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to spread the word about staying home to prevent the spread of the condition, and he took the chance to make fun of the idea that famous faces have an important role to play.
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How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 outbreak
Some mental health suggestions from the World Health Organization to help people cope with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
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Social media streets: Mabena is ‘ready’ for you & Rupert, Oppenheimer my 'type'
Hashtags including #ShutdownSouthAfrica and #Lockdown gained momentum on sites including Facebook and Twitter after the president announced the nationwide lockdown.
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Gwyneth Paltrow urges people not to 'abuse freedom' amid coronavirus pandemic
The Goop founder visited a farmer's market over the weekend with her husband Brad Falchuck, and has insisted she took appropriate safety measures whilst there to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Turks fight coronavirus with secret weapon: eau de cologne
Now Turkish cologne -- found in almost every household, either in the fridge or a closet -- is seeing unprecedented demand as a weapon in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
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Hulk Hogan reaches settlement with Cox Radio over sex tape
The professional wrestler was suing the outfit for $110 million but they have now reached a confidential settlement, court documents filed in Pinellas County, Florida last week have revealed.
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ANALYSIS: Coronavirus in Africa – to mask or not to mask, that is the question
With face masks flying off global shelves due to panic buying, should you also strain every sinew to get one? Africa Check takes a look at what the science says.
