Ramaphosa missed the chance to get even more out of his big moment
Racist and derogatory videos are causing incalculable damage to China’s image in Africa, but this is unlikely to change the relationship
As information about the coronavirus emerged, the Chinese government and Chinese society began to organise an immense campaign against its spread
The plight of international students studying at the University of the Witwatersrand is echoed around the world
More droughts and floods, driven by climate change, will expose competing political pressures.
The decision to rely on the police and army to enforce the lockdown was correct, but security force actions show both the weaknesses of the state and of systems for establishing social order
Three flights are expected to leave South Africa over two days, embassy spokesperson says
Make no mistake, we are moving into a new world, hopefully better prepared, thanks to the visit from a virus
US President Donald Trump is good at channelling voters’ anger. And anger about the effects of Covid-19 is a factor that could help him win another term
South African Wuhan evacuee speaks about his nine-week ordeal
The country’s elites can no longer jet away to overseas health facilities and must now face the hospital system that could not help Zororo Makamba, a 30-year-old who died of the virus
After testing negative for Covid-19, 112 South Africans quarantined in Limpopo can now go home
It’s difficult to enforce a lockdown in informal settlements, and social distancing may be impossible. New ideas are needed
A religious and nationalist agenda has replaced the promise of development and left India
ill-equipped to manage the pandemic
One company is Durban has turned to producing protective face masks
Scientists are seeking to manufacture key medications in South Africa, saving on costs and shoring up decreased supplies
Europe’s far-right nationalists are closing their borders and using Covid-19 as a guise to deport and deny entry to refugees and asylum seekers
South Africans are economically stressed and will quickly find ways to circumvent restrictions. Without social mobilisation we won’t be able to ensure the compliance that other countries have been able to enforce
Experts emphasise that South Africa is a net exporter and there is enough food for us all
Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable
The travel restrictions will allow South Africa to turn back passengers arriving from areas affected by Covid-19 that are deemed high risk
With the South African economy already feeling the effects of Covid-19, the president has promised a stimulus package
Schools closed, visas revoked, non-essential travel stopped as South African president announces the number of Covid-19 cases has jumped to 61
Women in Africa should not be viewed as having ‘special negotiating skills’. Instead, we should motivate for more women in leadership positions because of their equality as citizens
The world needs someone to step up and take charge – anyone but Donald Trump that is
The scales are still tilted in favour of men, but younger people with tertiary education have less discriminatory attitudes
The institute should develop products that are applicable to different industries, such as 3D-imaging and self-driving cars
South Africa was well-placed for the 2008 crisis. But R3.18-trillion debt and low growth hamper its ability to limit the economic effects of Covid-19
Japan has a diversified economy not heavily reliant on tourism. But with domestic spending already weak, the hit from a cancellation could ripple through and further depress local purchasing.
Between load-shedding and the Covid-19 pandemic, things are bleak. At least I’ve stocked up on cannabis
South Africa had kept Covid-19 from entering the country for a long time. But in recent days, the number of confirmed cases has increased
If nothing changes and infections continue to increase at the current rate, South African healthcare facilities could be further overwhelmed