Coronavirus, Covid-19 lives on certain surfaces for many days. On Copper no virus activity after 4 hours, on standard cardboard for 24 hours, on plastic and stainless steel over 72 hours. From the study abstract: "We found that viable virus could be detected in…
Case definitions for human infection with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) according to the WHO: A. A patient with acute respiratory illness (fever and at least one sign/symptom of respiratory disease (e.g., cough, shortness of breath), AND with no other etiology that fully explains the clinical presentation…
Pretoria: 10 March 2020 - An investigating officer attached to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate was fatally shot this morning during a robbery at his house in Jakkalsdans, Cullinan, North of the Capital City, Pretoria. At approximately 3:30 this morning a group of men arrived…
The Serious Organised Crime Investigation units of the SAPS are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the whereabouts of Stephen Pitso Kgotsane(34), Clement Dumisani Sithole (35), Xolani Freddy Mofokeng (37) and Sello Lucky Serumula (40). These suspects are wanted in connection with information…
Corne Ackerman (45) appeared briefly in the Bethlehem Magistrates Court today for allegedly defrauding a law firm more than R15 million. Ackerman who at stage facing 40 counts, allegedly transferred money out of the firm’s trust and investment account to several unknown beneficiaries between January…
A 44-year-old Warrant Officer who worked at the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) was killed this morning following a cash-in-transit heist within the Mahikeng area in the North West Province. A group of armed suspects travelling in a Mercedes Benz and a Ford Ranger…
On 4 March, the The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) issued clarification on the current status of COVID-19 in the country. "The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, notes rumours circulating on social media, particularly on…
A 38 year old school principal from Taung, North West, was arrested on Wednesday by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption investigation team. The suspect allegedly submitted fraudulent travel claims exceeding R17 500. Investigations revealed that she allegedly used a state vehicle in October 2017 and fraudulently…
What is Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) COVID-2019 is a new virus with round upright spikes on it's surface. This new virus can infect both animals and humans. Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) can cause a range of respiratory sickness, from common cold to SARS. This new virus is…