Infections numbers are surging around the world, especially in Europe where nations have been forced to ramp up virus restrictions even as vaccines are rolled out.
Medical science has developed hugely powerful technologies that can be used for social purposes. But to achieve this, it needs to be clearly on the side of the people
The anti-Black Lives Matter backlash in South Africa highlights the growing ideological convergence between the far right and conservatives
Although South Africa’s variant of Covid-19 does not cause more severe illness, the country, according to the president, must be ‘diligent, vigilant and compliant’
Don’t be too quick to dismiss reports of visitors to Earth – perhaps they can help us
More needs to be done to ensure that we raise children in a healthy ecosystem. Our children are our future and there is no other investment that could be more important
The vaccine can break the surge cycle, if the poor and the newly poor are prioritised
The president is set to speak on developments in relation to the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic
Studies in informal settlements show transparent communication is key to trusting the government and adhering to restrictions
The health regulatory authority has not approved the antiparasitic drug to treat Covid-19, despite calls on the government to approve its use, as there is no data to support its effectiveness