Covid-19 update: SA records 9 420 cases, lockdown questioned

Saturday saw South Africa reaching 9 420 Covid-19 cases, with 186 fatalities reported. Briefly.co.za explores the latest updates on the crisis. Briefly.co.zaexplores the top stories as the country endures the unprecedented situation. He demanded that the economy be re-opened. Steenhuisen said that the lockdown was not working and was doing more harm than good. Briefly.co.zadiscovered that this prompted Tito Mboweni to take a swipe at Steenhuisen on Twitter. By Friday the Western Cape had reported 535 more confirmed cases according toNews24....

May 9, 2020 · 1 min · 129 words · Rebecca Williams

Go girl: Sophie Lichaba thinking about getting into property business

Last week,Briefly.co.zareported that the muso was already advertising his services. This after the star finally completed building his own home after several years of renting.. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!

May 9, 2020 · 1 min · 43 words · Catherine Quinn

L'Tido dissed by Ambitiouz Ent. all because he supported Emtee

TheDlala Kayonahit-maker made sure to include Emtee’s new single,Johustleburg. L’Tido responded that he actually had no idea Miss Pru had dropped a new single. Ambitiouz then hopped on to the thread to completely go off on him for the perceived faux pas. At first, L’Tido was confused as to what Ambitiouz was on about - and then the penny dropped. Today,Briefly.co.zareported that Emtee’s new single has Mzansi’s support and is this weekend’s trending topic....

May 9, 2020 · 1 min · 108 words · Bethany Price

Pebetsi Matlaila bio: age, children, husband, skeem saam, profile

Her love for media has also propelled her to become a radio presenter as well. Here is all about her How old is Mokgabi? Below is all the detailed information about her career, relationship, and family. Image: instagram.com, @pebetsimatlailaSource: Instagram The gorgeous actress graduated from the Capricorn High School in Polokwane in 2003. After high school, she enrolled in an acting, presenting, and production school. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the University of South Africa....

May 9, 2020 · 2 min · 284 words · Emily Jackson

Scientists discover microbe that could stop Malaria transmission

Microsporidia are fungi, or at least closely related to them. Like plasmodium, which is protozoans, they are also known to live inside mosquitoes as parasites. Mosquitoes inject their saliva into the skin to facilitate blood-feeding. Mosquitoes inject their saliva into the skin to facilitate blood-feeding. Their saliva contains plasmodium, which is injected together with the saliva resulting in malaria transmission. Photo: CNNSource: Facebook Their saliva contains plasmodium, which is usually injected together with the saliva resulting in malaria transmission....

May 9, 2020 · 1 min · 158 words · Samantha Sherman

All you need to know about pregnancy calculator

Some women, especially first-time mothers, may find it challenging to calculate the exact date of childbirth. Often, such women wait until an ultrasound scan is performed on them to estimate the expected delivery date. Typically, a mother should give birth between 38 and 40 weeks after conception. Image: pixabay.com (modified by author)Source: UGC Nonetheless, the pregnancy due date calculator is a vital tool for an expectant mother. They include: Normally, ovulation takes place 14 days before a woman’s period....

May 8, 2020 · 3 min · 623 words · Ryan Richard

Booker T bio: age, measurements, children, wife, family, WWE, net worth, profile

Booker T is a prominent WWE retired wrestler. The wrestler became an orphan when he was an adolescent. Tio did not complete high school, and he was jailed twice in his teenage years because of robbery. Image: instagram.com, @wrestlingchiamaitaliaSource: UGC He changed his story. He acted in television series such asCharmedandThe Weakest Link. Booker Tnet worthis estimated to be around $6 million. Read also His real name is Booker Tio Huffman Jr....

May 8, 2020 · 3 min · 590 words · Mary Moreno

Kelly Khumalo opens up on ‘divorce’ from sis Zandile: It’s gone legal

It is never nice to fight with family, especially siblings. Your siblings are meant to be lifelong friends, not enemies. Briefly.co.zaknows that Kelly and Zandiles drama stems from apparent claims Kelly made about her ex-husband, Mhlo Gumede. Kelly has no time for those who do not choose her. Family or not, if you not going to have her back, Kelly has no time for you. Kelly made it clear that she was crying for the country and its people, not herself....

May 8, 2020 · 1 min · 106 words · Kristen Peterson

Kolisi, Faf du Plessis unite to help less fortunate during lockdown

The Springbok captain and his foundation handed out food parcels to the less fortunate. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLYs news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Source: Briefly News Claudio LengClaudio holds a Business/Commerce Diploma from the University of Cape Town. He was a Human interest writer in Briefly News from 2018-2019. Claudio wrote stories about ordinary South Africans and famous SA influencers and covered viral stories....

May 8, 2020 · 1 min · 73 words · Mary Roberts

Kuli Roberts to portray character of Mildred Sefatsa on 'The Queen'

The sassy star is one of the new cast members of Mzansi’s hit telenovelas,The Queen. Kuli joins the likes of Menzi Ngubane and Jessica Nkosi who have also bagged new roles on the show. She will make her debut on the show in July. The star will play the character of a 41-year-old glamorous woman, Mildred Sefatsa. Kuli has revealed toDaily Sunthat she did not audition for the role. She said she thought she was dreaming when she was asked to play Mildred....

May 8, 2020 · 1 min · 131 words · Christopher Caldwell

Linda Mtoba makes big announcement whilst posting 1st full pic of Bean

Linda and Steven have been happily married for almost three years. Briefly.co.zalearnt that Lindas new ambassadorship motivated her to share a snap of her seven-month-old daughter, Bean. We don’t know her baby’s real name either. Momma, she is too adorable! In other news, Linda Mtoba, admired and adored actress, is loving her new role - motherhood. While she’s being a supermom, Linda is also taking care of herself. She recently showed off with her post-baby body and she’s looking hella fine....

May 8, 2020 · 1 min · 99 words · Emily Cannon

Lols: Singer Donald says ex used to look better with each break-up

The star apparently “couldn’t cope” with being reminded about his hot ex. The majority of them speculated that he was talking about TV and radio presenter Pearl Modiadie. Donald has previously denied all claims that he has dated Pearl back in 2015. Peeps just wanted the star to rise. Donald’s fans said he deserved all the love because of his respect, humility and his good music. Enjoyed reading our story?...

May 8, 2020 · 1 min · 84 words · Jean Bowman

Pearl Modiadie responds to Donald's tweet about hot-looking ex

The star apparently “couldn’t cope” with being reminded about his hot ex. Donald had tweeted: Pearl has also responded to Donald’s tweet. Briefly.co.zahas reported that Donald recently found himself trending for all the right reasons. Peeps just wanted the star to rise. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!

May 8, 2020 · 1 min · 60 words · Kelly West