Joan Van Dyk

Joan van Dyk graduated with an honours degree in journalism from Stellenbosch University in 2017. She was the top performing student in the class of 2016.

Behind the masks: Meet the people who keep Gauteng’s Covid-19 field hospital going

Coronavirus James Oatway & Joan Van Dyk - 19 Aug 2020

Get to know the cleaners, plumbers and therapists who work at the Nasrec field hospital. Plus, find out what happens to newspapers, food and medical equipment used at the Covid-19 facility

Lockdown escape: Strained services struggle to rescue abused women

Article Joan Van Dyk - 23 Apr 2020

After Easter there was an uptick in domestic violence cases in the country. Shelters have lost income and social workers are having to field as many as 1000 calls a day from women who are now stuck at home with their abusive partners

Can you pause a pandemic? Inside the race to stop spread of Covid-19

Article Joan Van Dyk - 26 Mar 2020

Tracing the close contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus disease is a delicate dance. Here’s why these health workers wait for the cover of darkness to take action

Long walk to recovery: This rural hospital revolutionised rehab

Article Joan Van Dyk - 12 Feb 2020

A road accident, a bad fall, a stabbing. A single moment and a traumatic head injury can change everything in your life, leaving you to relearn the basics — walking, talking, grasping. When the unthinkable happens, rehabilitation services can be the start of the journey back to a semblance of the life you once had. If you can access them

NHI: How you can take back your power

Article Joan Van Dyk - 6 Dec 2019

Public comment on the NHI has closed, but there are other ways you can add your voice

Romeo and Juliet are sexting: Will SA’s new sex-ed prepare kids for life and love?

Article Joan Van Dyk - 29 Nov 2019

From “sinister sexual behaviours” to “lies” and efforts to “manufacture ignorance”, Joan van Dyk looks at the high-stakes sex-ed fight

Big Tobacco’s R1m for UCT stubbed out

Article Joan Van Dyk - 18 Oct 2019

The university says it had no idea researchers had signed up to take Big Tobacco money but the decision could have lasting effects

An SMS a day keeps teens alive

Article Joan Van Dyk - 25 Jul 2019

By making a devastating mistake, this clinic proved it was on the right track

A new smoke signal: Is Big Tobacco using influencers to illegally punt new products?

Article Joan Van Dyk & Bhekisisa Team - 20 Jun 2019

Could companies’ wooing of social media influencers be just a clever ploy to get around the country’s tobacco advertising ban?

Smoke, spies, and lies: Big Tobacco gatecrashes public health lobby meeting

Article Joan Van Dyk - 23 Apr 2019

South Africa’s top public health experts sat down to discuss the safety of e-cigarettes. The verdict? Stay away.

Pills and prisoners: Why governments trust Big Pharma more than their citizens

Article Joan Van Dyk - 17 Apr 2019

Italy has come up with a plan to slash the cost of medicines by May. For the plan to work, they need everyone to get on board.

Seven things that will make you think twice about the cost of drugs

Article Joan Van Dyk & Bhekisisa Team - 12 Apr 2019

Life-saving medicines are out of reach for many patients but a World Health Organisation meeting held in Johannesburg this week could change that.

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Press Releases

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

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Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing