Coronavirus

Corruption forces health shake-up in Gauteng

Coronavirus Khaya Koko - 2 Dec 2020

Dr Thembi Mokgethi appointed as new health MEC as premier seeks to stop Covid-19 malfeasance

Covid-19 stems ‘white’ gold rush

Business Sarah Smit - 30 Nov 2020

The pandemic hit abalone farmers fast and hard. Prices have dropped and backers appear to be losing their appetite for investing in the delicacy

We must keep Covid-19’s gains in education

Coronavirus David Harrison - 27 Nov 2020

COMMENT: The disaster regulations mandated zero-rating for some websites. Now it is time to expand this access

Covid vaccines: Hope balanced with caution

Coronavirus Philip Machanick - 25 Nov 2020

As Covid vaccines near the manufacturing stage, a look at two polio vaccines provides valuable historical insights

Testing times for grade 12 learners

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe - 21 Nov 2020

Strict Covid protocols are in place for the exams, with special provision made for those who test positive

Collaboration is key for equitable access

Coronavirus Bada Pharasi - 21 Nov 2020

Equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, therapies and diagnostics is a moral duty

Covid-19 surges in the Eastern Cape

Coronavirus Mkhuseli Sizani & M&G Data Desk - 20 Nov 2020

With people queuing for services, no water, lax enforcement of mask rules and plenty of partying, the virus is flourishing once again, and a quarter of the growth is in the Eastern Cape

Lowdown on Pfizer’s Covid vaccine

Coronavirus Simon Allison - 15 Nov 2020

The recent announcement of a promising Covid-19 vaccine is good news. But don’t get too excited, cautions Simon Allison: other more affluent countries have already bought up most of the doses, and we do not own the expensive technology necessary to store and transport it

Low-fee independent schools ignored

Coronavirus Nduvho Ramulongo - 14 Nov 2020

These schools cater for the poorest urban learners but they are battling to keep their doors open.

The US election problem is over, but the coronavirus lingers

Coronavirus Charles R Stith - 12 Nov 2020

Ending the lockdown is a policy both Trump and Biden voters could agree on

Ramphosa extends national state of disaster

Coronavirus Khaya Koko & Tshegofatso Mathe - 11 Nov 2020

As the president extends the state of disaster for another month, other restrictions will be eased, including those on alcohol sales and international travel

Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation

Coronavirus Staff Reporter - 11 Nov 2020

The president is expected to provide an update on the government's strategies to manage the coronavirus pandemic

How to explain the Covid-19 ‘weekend effect’

Coronavirus Sarah Smit & M&G Data Desk - 9 Nov 2020

Reported Covid-19 cases and the number of people tested typically fall over the weekend. But this doesn’t mean that the virus is taking a break

Africa has a new Fifa king

Coronavirus Eyaaz Matwadia - 5 Nov 2020

This week’s Gaming Corner looks at how the VS Gaming final played out and what it took for Abubakar Akhalwaya to walk away as Africa’s best

President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation next week

Coronavirus Tshegofatso Mathe - 5 Nov 2020

The national coronavirus command council will meet next week to discuss ways it can clamp down on the increasing Covid-19 infections. This is after the cabinet met this week to express its concerns

Why Covid likely won’t change the plight of community health workers

Coronavirus Joan Van Dyk - 2 Nov 2020

In the absence of action from the health department, South Africa’s community health workers are once again having to fight for their rights, with a nationwide strike planned from 9 November.

Greed won’t end the vaccine wars

Coronavirus Pontsho Pilane - 31 Oct 2020

In the race for a safe and effective vaccine, human rights and honesty should be prioritised above profits, say activists

KZN officials cash in on ‘danger pay for Covid-19’

Coronavirus Des Erasmus - 30 Oct 2020

Leadership failures at Umdoni local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal have caused a ‘very unhappy’ ANC PEC to fire the mayor and chief whip

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