Sarah Smit

Sarah Smit is a general news reporter at the Mail & Guardian. She covers topics relating to labour, corruption and the law.

‘Athlete A’ exposes the ‘cruelty’ of the elite gymnastics machine

Sport Sarah Smit - 30 Jun 2020

The Netflix documentary explores the system that created the conditions for decades of abuse

Possible lockdown retrenchments are already soaring

Business Sarah Smit - 29 Jun 2020

After just three months of lockdown, more than 100 000 workers could lose their jobs

‘I get nothing at the end of the day’

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 26 Jun 2020

The taxi industry is the backbone of South Africa’s public transport system. But its drivers, at the mercy of their bosses and government, are struggling to survive the new Covid-19 rules

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Workers rights rolled back as Covid-19 strikes

Business Sarah Smit - 23 Jun 2020

The economic crisis triggered by the pandemic has laid bare longstanding deficiencies in labour rights around the world

SA accelerating towards virus peak without capacity, experts warn

Coronavirus M&G Data Desk, Sarah Smit & Chris Gilili - 18 Jun 2020

Despite efforts to prepare for the worst, it is ‘very unlikely’ that hospitals will be able to cope with the onslaught of Covid-19 cases

M&G is most trusted weekly news brand

National Sipho Kings & Sarah Smit - 18 Jun 2020

In a poll by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, based at Oxford University, the Mail & Guardian emerged as the most trusted weekly publication in South Africa

‘Fake news’ fears as Covid-19 highlights the dangers of misinformation

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 16 Jun 2020

Reliable news coverage is needed more than ever, but trust in the media is at an all-time low

Covid-19 stalks elderly residents of Jo’burg’s inner-city care homes

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 11 Jun 2020

Old people in poor areas have been especially hard hit by Covid-19. At an old-age complex in Jan Hofmeyr, Johannesburg, Sarah Smit spoke to them about their fear and loneliness

Police treat sex workers like they are ‘nothing’

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 10 Jun 2020

Those on the street say that the usual abuse has intensified under the lockdown

Virus spreads like fire in the Cape

Coronavirus M&G Data Desk, Lester Kiewit & Sarah Smit - 4 Jun 2020

The Western province, which has 65% of all positive Covid-19 cases, is preparing additional health facilities for a July peak

L’Oréal workers demand a shutdown of local plant, citing Covid-19 exposure

Business Sarah Smit - 2 Jun 2020

The French cosmetics company’s Midrand plant has recorded 16 Covid-19 cases in two weeks

Foodies cook up feeding schemes

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 28 May 2020

Despite the strain of lockdown, some restaurateurs are keeping bellies full

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Press Releases

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts