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South Africa, you really don’t need to stockpile groceries
Article
/ 19 March 2020

South Africa, you really don’t need to stockpile groceries

Experts emphasise that South Africa is a net exporter and there is enough food for us all

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Richard Calland: Covid-19 can have positive outcomes
Analysis
/ 18 March 2020

Richard Calland: Covid-19 can have positive outcomes

Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable

By Richard Calland
South Africa’s travel ban commences
Article
/ 18 March 2020

South Africa’s travel ban commences

The travel restrictions will allow South Africa to turn back passengers arriving from areas affected by Covid-19 that are deemed high risk

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Ramaphosa pledges Covid-19 economic stimulus package
Article
/ 15 March 2020

Ramaphosa pledges Covid-19 economic stimulus package

With the South African economy already feeling the effects of Covid-19, the president has promised a stimulus package

By Thando Maeko
National Disaster declaration follows confirmation of internal transmission of covid-19
Article
/ 15 March 2020

National Disaster declaration follows confirmation of internal transmission of covid-19

Schools closed, visas revoked, non-essential travel stopped as South African president announces the number of Covid-19 cases has jumped to 61

By Paddy Harper
25 Years after Beijing: Changing the script about women’s leadership
Article
/ 15 March 2020

25 Years after Beijing: Changing the script about women’s leadership

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

By Siphokazi Magadla
The coronavirus crisis: A failure of policy and leadership
Article
/ 14 March 2020

The coronavirus crisis: A failure of policy and leadership

The world needs someone to step up and take charge – anyone but Donald Trump that is

By Charles R Stith
Women in the Middle East North African region pushing back against patriarchy
Article
/ 14 March 2020

Women in the Middle East North African region pushing back against patriarchy

The scales are still tilted in favour of men, but younger people with tertiary education have less discriminatory attitudes

By Hussein Solomon
Develop the Advanced Manufacturing Institute to increase SA’s competitiveness
Analysis
/ 13 March 2020

Develop the Advanced Manufacturing Institute to increase SA’s competitiveness

The institute should develop products that are applicable to different industries, such as 3D-imaging and self-driving cars

By Tshilidzi Marwala
Coronavirus and the economy: We didn’t prepare for tough times
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Coronavirus and the economy: We didn’t prepare for tough times

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

By Tshegofatso Mathe
What would an Olympics cancellation cost Japan?
Article
/ 12 March 2020

What would an Olympics cancellation cost Japan?

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.

By Etienne Balmer
Paddy Harper: On life in the time of coronavirus
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Paddy Harper: On life in the time of coronavirus

Between load-shedding and the Covid-19 pandemic, things are bleak. At least I’ve stocked up on cannabis

By Paddy Harper
Editorial: Coronavirus – These are unusual times
Editorial
/ 12 March 2020

Editorial: Coronavirus – These are unusual times

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

By Editorial
665 to 12-million infected: The possible SA coronavirus numbers
Article
/ 12 March 2020

665 to 12-million infected: The possible SA coronavirus numbers

If nothing changes and infections continue to increase at the current rate, South African healthcare facilities could be further overwhelmed

By M&G Data Desk and Sipho Kings
Fear, ignorance stalks returnees from Wuhan
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Fear, ignorance stalks returnees from Wuhan

The cost of placing South African evacuees from Wuhan in quarantine in Limpopo will cost an estimated R6.7-million

By Thanduxolo Jika, Sabelo Skiti and Chris Gilili
Parents concerned about the future of students returning from China
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Parents concerned about the future of students returning from China

Free State to suspend bursaries of students repatriated from Wuhan

By Chris Gilili
Covid-19 to take precedence at special Cabinet meeting
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Covid-19 to take precedence at special Cabinet meeting

The 122 South Africans repatriated from the disease epicentre in Wuhan, China are expected back in the country on Friday

By Lester Kiewit
Containing Covid-19: SA must learn from the mistakes of the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic
Analysis
/ 11 March 2020

Containing Covid-19: SA must learn from the mistakes of the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic

In 1918, 6% of the population died from the Spanish flu.This could have been avoided had soldiers returning from World War I been strictly quarantined

By Howard Phillips
Flight to to evacuate South Africans in Wuhan finally underway
Article
/ 10 March 2020

Flight to to evacuate South Africans in Wuhan finally underway

A long-delayed flight to repatriate South African citizens from Wuhan will depart tonight and return on Friday the 13th, before a 21-day quarantine

By Sipho Kings
LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus
Article
/ 9 March 2020

LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus

The latest on the spread of covid-19, how it is affecting the world, and what efforts are being made to prevent the spread of the virus

By Eyaaz Matwadia, Khadija Patel and Kiri Rupiah
How can we prepare for Coronavirus? Learn from Liberia’s experience with Ebola
Analysis
/ 8 March 2020

How can we prepare for Coronavirus? Learn from Liberia’s experience with Ebola

Medical treatment and traditional public health measures are important but early, frequent and transparent community engagement is the key to responding to any major outbreak

By Gyude Moore and Tolbert Nyenswah
Government rejects M&G report about reluctant coronavirus evacuation
Article
/ 6 March 2020

Government rejects M&G report about reluctant coronavirus evacuation

Calls for ‘patriotic media’ in reporting on outbreak

By Sabelo Skiti, Chris Gilili and Beauregard Tromp
GDP is stuck in the doldrums
Article
/ 6 March 2020

GDP is stuck in the doldrums

The latest economic figures and the effect of the coronavirus on the global economy are bad news for South Africa’s already tepid domestic growth outlook

By Thando Maeko
No SANDF crew to send to Wuhan
Article
/ 6 March 2020

No SANDF crew to send to Wuhan

Insiders says that no one is willing to make the daunting journey to rescue fellow citizens

By Chris Gilili and Sabelo Skiti
Everything you need to know about coronavirus
Article
/ 5 March 2020

Everything you need to know about coronavirus

Here is everything you need to know about the coronavirus

By Chris Gilili
Coronavirus hammers global growth  
Article
/ 3 March 2020

Coronavirus hammers global growth 

South Africa’s mining and manufacturing sectors are predicted to be down for the first quarter of 2020 because of low demand from China


By Tshegofatso Mathe
Coronavirus: 151 people to return to South Africa from China within two weeks
Article
/ 3 March 2020

Coronavirus: 151 people to return to South Africa from China within two weeks

They have not been diagnosed with the coronavirus and the health department says there’s no need for citizens to panic

By Chris Gilili
Social capital — when your currency just isn’t strong enough to access the plum jobs
Analysis
/ 2 March 2020

Social capital — when your currency just isn’t strong enough to access the plum jobs

In South Africa we must learn to value different types of social capital to make the economy — and society — more inclusive

By Adri Marais
The commons, not the market
Analysis
/ 28 February 2020

The commons, not the market

Greening the financial system is essential, but the environment can’t be shoehorned into the logic of finance

By Katie Kedward
Virus spreads globally – but don’t panic yet
Article
/ 28 February 2020

Virus spreads globally – but don’t panic yet

Authorities are urging people to remain calm about the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, and with good reason — panic will only exacerbate the situation

By Simon Allison
Coronavirus: South Africa will evacuate citizens from Wuhan
Article
/ 26 February 2020

Coronavirus: South Africa will evacuate citizens from Wuhan

The government is expected to evacuate citizens from Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak originated

By Thanduxolo Jika and Chris Gilili
South African tourism to be hit hard by coronavirus
Article
/ 25 February 2020

South African tourism to be hit hard by coronavirus

The stream of about 100 000 Chinese tourists to South Africa each year has dried up for now, MPs told

By Lester Kiewit
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