What the government seems to have missed is that we are facing not just a medical crisis, but a psychosocial predicament that may have far-reaching consequences
It is difficult for residents of informal settlements to follow guidelines to prevent Covid-19 transmission, such as hand-washing, in the absence of access to water. It is governments’ responsibility to provide these basic services
A forum representing small liquor traders say the extension of the lockdown will ruin their businesses
This is the full address given by President Cyril Ramaphosa on April 9
President Cyril Ramaphosa extends the national lockdown by another two weeks to curb new Covid-19 infections, assuring South Africans that some businesses will be allowed to operate
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on the continuing efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. This included the extension of the national lockdown by another two weeks
In pushing for differences in how Covid-19 regulations are applied, such as with the proposed sale of cigarettes, the Western Cape provincial government is testing national lockdown law
The bishop uses WhatsApp to share scripture readings, and prayers and comments with all his congregants during the lockdown
Communication minister will keep Cabinet perks during her two months of special leave
If we are to flatten the curve of this virus and ensure that it does not attack as hard as it has done in some European countries, we need to put petty differences aside and be at war with the virus
Communications minister suspended for two months after violating lockdown regulations
The minister has to answer to the president after a picture was posted of her apparently breaking lockdown rules
The president needs South Africans on his side if the lockdown is to be extended. He must show leadership and censure the communications minister for breaking the regulations
The lifeline subsidy may enable those who are already connected through smart devices to use data more optimally to enjoy the benefits of being connected, but it does not assist with bringing the 50% of South Africans who are offline, online
Everyone has a moral responsibility and critical role to play in reducing the transmission of the disease
The ways in which we respond to the coronavirus pandemic will determine the world that greets us when we emerge from lockdown
The coronavirus epidemic has thrown issues such as gross income and ownership inequality into the spotlight, as we try to find ways to navigate through this crisis
The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease
Despite the success of Artificial Intelligence, it needs to be regulated for a number of reasons
In Tshwane, forcing homeless people off the street resulted in chaos and the abuse of a vulnerable population. In Durban, a smooth, well-planned operation fared far better
The M&G will continue to examine how people are coping and give ideas of what people are doing to help themselves and each other.
As the country hunkers down for a second week of lockdown, how reliable is the data available and will it enable a sound decision for whether South Africans can leave their homes on April 16?
Incomes are on the line because only 100% South African-owned businesses qualify for assistance
Regulation uncertainty leaves slap-happy police and soldiers to decide when people should or shouldn’t be allowed on the streets
A senior employee at the public broadcaster wants compensation for claims of ‘sabotage’
The department of basic education is providing online resources for learners during the lockdown. But, once again, children with special-education needs are left out
Pretoria can make a real difference in helping to solve conflicts and other issues in Burundi, the DRC, South Sudan and Zimbabwe
South African Wuhan evacuee speaks about his nine-week ordeal
South Africa doesn’t need a fiscal stimulus but rather a distributive fix through policies that will protect vulnerable households
President urges people to continue staying at home for the next 17 days
President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to address the nation on the measures currently being undertaken to contain the coronavirus pandemic
Multiple reports and videos are emerging of authorities abusing their power as they crack down on lockdown violations