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Put human rights at the centre of our battle against Covid-19

Coronavirus Peter Sands & Antonio Zappulla - 10 Dec 2020

Government and civil society must develop a rights-based response to Covid-19, because epidemics are won by strengthening rights, not trampling on them

What works and doesn’t once you have Covid-19

Coronavirus Boitumelo Kgobotlo - 9 Dec 2020

Myths abound about what works and doesn’t once you have contracted the virus. As the second wave engulfs the country here is what specialists have to say

It’s time to fight Covid fatigue in Africa

Africa DaCosta Aboagye & Steve Hamill - 8 Dec 2020

There are signs that the continent’s population is relaxing risk-reducing measures (masks, physical distancing, washing hands), which could push 40-million people into extreme poverty

‘This thing almost killed me’

Africa Daniel Ominde - 6 Dec 2020

Daniel Ominde was young, fit and healthy. He thought he would be safe from Covid-19. He was wrong. This is his story . . .

The end of the office as we know it?

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 6 Dec 2020

As more people continue to work from home, a decreased demand for commercial property is expected to continue as long as South Africa’s growth levels remain low

Covid-19 arrived and statism took hold

Coronavirus Klaus Kotze - 5 Dec 2020

In following an international, scientific approach the state assumed extraordinary power over people

SA’s citrus beats the world’s Covid blues

Business Aaisha Dadi Patel - 5 Dec 2020

The stringent lockdown measures resulted in many sectors crumpling, but the citrus industry boomed

Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation

Coronavirus Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2020

The president's address follows a special sitting of Cabinet, which considered recommendations of the National Coronavirus Command Council

Excess deaths rise, starting in Covid hotspot Eastern Cape

Coronavirus Boitumelo Kgobotlo - 3 Dec 2020

As the pandemic’s second wave spreads through the country, the number of excess deaths increases too

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.

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