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As the Western Cape ramps up its screenings and testing for Covid-19 as confirmed cases rise, the ANC in the province is calling for the return to Level 5 lockdown to be considered.

Seventeen more Covid-19-related deaths have been recorded in the country, bringing the number to 178, while the biggest one-day spike in new cases hit 663.

While at least 19 000 inmates inside South Africa's prisons will be eligible for special parole to curb the spread of Covid-19, those sentenced for a range of serious crimes will not make the cut.

The body of an elderly woman, who died of Covid-19, has been lying at a funeral parlour since Monday because her family, who are in another province, cannot get the necessary documents from closed Home Affairs branches in order to travel.

News24 answers some of the most frequently asked questions on coronavirus and level 4 of the lockdown in South Africa.

South African born stuntwoman, Olivia Jackson, who was injured in a horrific accident on the set of 'Resident Evil' in 2015 has won a legal case against the company involved in the film.

You can listen to this version of the 'world's most joyous song' here.

We may not be able to go out during the national lockdown, but that does not mean that we can't attend events.

The Duke of Sussex recently launched a fitness online program for the military community.

Ciara offers pregnancy advice to expecting moms during the Covid-19 pandemic

On 4 May, 2020 Minister Nathi Mthethwa hosted a briefing, updating the public on the Department of Sports, Arts and Cultures Corona relief funds, and the received applications.

South Africa's film and TV industry got the green-light to reopen but as cameras start rolling and lights flicker back on it won't be business as usual.

South Africa's broadcasting regulator has approved an application from the SABC for its annual local TV content quotas to be waived because of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Harry and Meghan are celebrating 365 days around the sun with Archie!

Roy Horn, half of Las Vegas illusionist duo Siegfried and Roy, has died of complications from the coronavirus.

Five new Covid-19 cases have been recorded among prison inmates and three Department of Correctional Services officials have recovered.

Netcare St Augustine's and Netcare Kingsway hospitals have been given the green light to reopen.

South Africa's net death rate has decreased amid the Covid-19 pandemic over the past five weeks, despite the 186 deaths thus far, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says.

The Western Cape remains the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, with 4 809 cases, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says.

Stay up to date with the latest news, views and analysis as the number of coronavirus cases in SA increases.

Cosatu in the Western Cape says that it is deeply concerned over the "alarming rate on increase" in Covid-19 infections in the province.

News24 asked young people to send to us their reasons for leaving and what would have to be different for them to return to South Africa, or not leave at all. The response was overwhelming.

In the past three days we have averaged 354 deaths here in Italy. We've run out of doctors, nurses and hospitals to help those infected. South Africa has the power of hindsight. Start to take action now.

What is needed is political will and proper governance in implementing these temporary measures and further planning in the event that the pandemic is prolonged or the possible eventuality of political risk in the near future.

It is at times like these that we as a country rely on the relevant stakeholders to take care of our people and put into action the promises made in the preamble of our Constitution, particularly where it is stated that through our freely elected representatives, the quality of life of all citizens is to be improved.

Life as we knew it will definitely change after this, as firms realise that people can work from home, saving them money, the air is better without traffic and pollution and more and more courses and meetings take place online.

South Africans would do well to verify information which they receive through social media channels, and avoid re-posting or forwarding information which they have not properly verified.

Today’s buyers are getting more demanding and selling online is getting more and more complex. Both B2B and B2C customers expect a seamless purchase experience and easy access to all the information, products and services they want, on any device and in any country.

We’ve recently had the pleasure to chat with Andrei Nastasie, the affiliate program manager at Mondly Languages, an innovative language learning app that incorporates native language recordings, augmented reality and virtual reality to help people learn new languages. In this interview, he shares how Mondly started out, what it has been up to and what’s next for this creative company.

Szuhi Attila of ITE.HU placed third in our recent Avangate Network Affiliate Wars Contest despite being relatively new to the world of affiliate marketing. We interviewed him about his affiliate marketing techniques and overall approach to creating online content.

Rather than waiting for offices to reopen, REALTOR® associations are conducting timely, safe, and efficient ethics hearings through Zoom.

From the virtual 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, April 27-May 15

“In a COVID world, bluntly, it didn’t make sense to continue that pilot,” Realogy’s CEO said during its earnings call Thursday.

DuVine Adventures - Bike and Wine Tours

Travel Photography (interview with Chris Marquardt)

Vancouver, Birtish Columbia (plus Victoria, Whistler)

Vietnam

Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown

The French Riviera (Nice, Cannes, Antibes) and Monaco

The Amateur Traveler talks to Geoff Smith about his boyhood home of Nashville that he recently moved back to. What would bring a musician back to Nashville after he has lived all of the world? Geoff talks about the things that tourists come to see: the Grand Ole Opry, Honky Tonk Row (including his own piano bar the Big Bang Bar), the Country Music Hall of Fame, The Musicians Hall of Fame, The Opryland Hotel. Then Geoff tells us what he really loves about Nashville. Nashville is a place where creative and artistic people can live among the beautiful rolling hills of Tennessee in one of the USA’s big three music cities.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Harry Pariser about the Virgin Islands. Harry is the author of Explore the Virgin Islands which just printed its seventh edition. Harry takes about the United States Virgin islands (primarily St Thomas, St John and St Croix) and the British Virgin Islands (primarily Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke). The Virgin Islands offer high end luxury resorts, cruise ships but also camping on a beach. They have gourmet restaurants but also local cuisine like conch salad and john cakes. They offer snorkeling, scuba, hiking or just lying on a beach. They take U.S. dollars and speak English making this and accessible island paradise. Harry is making his second appearance on the Amateur Traveler. He was also the guest on Travel to Costa Rica - Amateur Traveler Episode 116.

The Amateur Traveler talks about a recent trip to Maui as the guest of the Maui Convention and Visitors Bureau. In this first half of a two part episode Chris gives an overview of the island and talks about the Hawai’i Nature Center, the beaches and the road to Hana. Learn about swimming or hiking in lava tubes, hidden beaches and some of the naive plants of Maui.

Show Notes

Visit Maui Blog
Rainfall map of Maui
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
Kamehameha I
Hawaiian Language

Beaches:

    * Makena (big beach)
    * Chang’s Beach
    * ‘Ahihi Bay
    * Maluaka Beach
    * Wai’ anapanapa State Park
    * Ka’eleku Caverns

The Amateur Traveler talks about a recent trip to Maui as the guest of the Maui Convention and Visitors Bureau. In this second half of a two part episode Chris talks about some of the local culture, food and festivals. He had a chance to explore his rancher roots at one of Maui’s cattle ranches, dine on local produce at some high end restaurants, mix with the locals at the Maui Ag Festival and learn more of Maui’s culture at the Celebration of the Arts.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Matthew Stone about his home in Northern Virginia. Matthew describes things to do in Northern Virginia either as a side trip from Washington D.C. or a trip in its own right. We start at the famous monuments and Arlington National Cemetary just south of the District of Columbia and proceed to George Washington’s home of Mount Vernon. Matthew then describes some parks and places to escape the city a short drive away. Sure you know that the National Cemetery is in Virginia but did you know you can find a Black History museum, an Apothecary museum and a Tony award winning regional theater all within walking distance of the Metro? Add in some National Parks, Civil War Battlefields, and the SR 71 Blackbird and you may just have to rearrange your plans for your next vacation to the nation’s capital.