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Ethical business practice in demand
Business
/ 13 April 2022

Ethical business practice in demand

Millennials are actively supporting businesses with sound ESG principles, and boycotting those without

By Lebo Madiba
Time for Africa to take control of its own health
Health
/ 12 January 2022

Time for Africa to take control of its own health

Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya among 27 countries yet to sign the treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency.

By Githinji Gitahi
Zoonotic viruses: Protect bats to protect people
The Green Guardian
/ 9 January 2022

Zoonotic viruses: Protect bats to protect people

Bats are potential carriers of zoonotic viruses and the destruction of their environment spells danger for humans.

By Sheree Bega
Vaccine conundrums to keep one up at night
Opinion
/ 9 January 2022

Vaccine conundrums to keep one up at night

Why do religious leaders feel no compunction to harm their followers, when they could ‘pray for the destruction of a satanic vaccine’ instead?

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Public shaming of alleged Covid rule breakers sparks backlash in China
World
/ 29 December 2021

Public shaming of alleged Covid rule breakers sparks backlash in China

Four masked suspects in hazmat suits — carrying placards displaying their photos and names — were paraded Tuesday in front of a large crowd in Guangxi region’s Jingxi city.

By Agence France Presse
Scientists hopeful future Covid variants will be less severe
Health
/ 22 December 2021

Scientists hopeful future Covid variants will be less severe

The lower severity of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 indicates that a stronger immune response has been built over time

By Marcia Zali
Motsepe confirms Afcon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge
Sport
/ 22 December 2021

Motsepe confirms Afcon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge

The 2021 tournament dates have changed twice, first because of fears that torrential seasonal rains could affect the tight schedule, and then because of the pandemic.

By Agence France Presse
US life expectancy saw huge drop in 2020 due to Covid
World
/ 22 December 2021

US life expectancy saw huge drop in 2020 due to Covid

Overall, Covid-19 was the third-leading cause of death, accounting for 350 000 fatalities, just over a tenth of all registered deaths, said a CDC report.

By Agence France Presse
How your body can protect you from getting sick with Omicron
Health
/ 22 December 2021

How your body can protect you from getting sick with Omicron

Omicron’s many mutations allow it to duck our body’s natural defence, but the immune system has a some tricks to prevent you from getting severely ill

By Aisha Abdool Karim
How quickly Omicron is spreading in South Africa?
Health
/ 21 December 2021

How quickly Omicron is spreading in South Africa?

The Omicron variant’s spread across South Africa has already surpassed the peak of the Delta-driven third wave. Here’s what the data tells us so far about how quickly Omicron spreads — but truly understanding the variant will take more time.

By Aisha Abdool Karim
Spectators barred from South Africa-India matches
Sport
/ 20 December 2021

Spectators barred from South Africa-India matches

CSA says in a statement that a joint decision had been taken with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to bar spectators from the ground

By Agence France Presse
World Economic Forum ‘will defer’ Davos meeting over Omicron fears
World
/ 20 December 2021

World Economic Forum ‘will defer’ Davos meeting over Omicron fears

The high-powered meeting scheduled for January 17-21 will instead be held in “early summer”, the organisers said.

By Agence France Presse
Ramaphosa returns to work after recovering from Covid-19
Politics
/ 20 December 2021

Ramaphosa returns to work after recovering from Covid-19

President Cyril Ramaphosa encourages citizens to vaccinate and continue to practice safety measures

By Marcia Zali
Covid-19’s work-from-home plans hit Gautrain
Business
/ 13 December 2021

Covid-19’s work-from-home plans hit Gautrain

Bombela says a rebound hinges on vaccine and return-to-work developments and that money from government to cover the shortfall is capped

By Anathi Madubela
Simons says School in a Box helps him get top marks
Education
/ 12 December 2021

Simons says School in a Box helps him get top marks

The School in a Box device allows children to learn in a fun way even if they don’t have internet or electricity

By Eunice Masson
‘Don’t vax or Ramaphosa will stay on’
Opinion
/ 9 December 2021

‘Don’t vax or Ramaphosa will stay on’

Conman Carl and his cohort think that taking the jab will boost his re-election

By Paddy Harper
Debunked: The cruel and racist logic of Omicron travel bans
Health
/ 8 December 2021

Debunked: The cruel and racist logic of Omicron travel bans

Wealthy countries were quick to ban Southern African nations from entering their borders when the Omicron variant was identified, but did not do so to each other.

By Mia Malan
July protests take their toll as economy shrinks by 1.5%
Business
/ 7 December 2021

July protests take their toll as economy shrinks by 1.5%

The largest drops in the third quarter were in the agriculture sector, trade and manufacturing.

By Anathi Madubela
South Africa says UK red list travel decision on new Covid variant is premature
Coronavirus
/ 26 November 2021

South Africa says UK red list travel decision on new Covid variant is premature

The department of international relations and cooperation says the travel ban on Southern African countries seems to be rushed

By Marcia Zali
Q&A Sessions: Heels to takkies, dresses to scrubs with Dr Tamaryn Green
Health
/ 20 November 2021

Q&A Sessions: Heels to takkies, dresses to scrubs with Dr Tamaryn Green

Miss South Africa 2018 and Miss Universe runner-up Dr Tamaryn Green wants better working conditions for patients and doctors. As a TB and Covid-19 survivor herself, she talks to Denvor de Wee about her competitiveness, her love of nature and her imminent wedding

By Denvor de Wee
Covid-19 fourth wave likely to be less severe, but caution still advised
Health
/ 18 November 2021

Covid-19 fourth wave likely to be less severe, but caution still advised

Current models suggest the fourth wave will have fewer hospital admissions

By Marcia Zali
Lions at Singapore wildlife park infected with coronavirus
The Green Guardian
/ 10 November 2021

Lions at Singapore wildlife park infected with coronavirus

The endangered Asiatic lions started displaying signs of illness at the weekend, prompting officials to order coronavirus tests

By Agence France Presse
Editorial: South African cops need policing
Editorial
/ 14 October 2021

Editorial: South African cops need policing

Our collective apathy towards public order policing has had deadly consequences, especially for the poor

By Editorial
Gift of the jab: Six tips for when you speak to the Covid unvaxxed
Health
/ 6 October 2021

Gift of the jab: Six tips for when you speak to the Covid unvaxxed

Vaccination campaigns that promote how having the Covid-19 vaccination will benefit individuals rather than society are more effective to convince people who are neutral or hesitant about getting vaccinated.

By Bhekisisa Team
South Africa moves to alert level 1 after 130-day Covid-19 third wave
National
/ 30 September 2021

South Africa moves to alert level 1 after 130-day Covid-19 third wave

Larger gatherings are now allowed, together with a shorter curfew and longer alcohol sale times

By Eunice Masson
R350 social relief grant not enough to live on
National
/ 26 September 2021

R350 social relief grant not enough to live on

Nearly half of the population in South Africa — one of the most unequal countries in the world — is considered chronically poor.

By Chris Gilili
The West owes Africa $100bn (at least) for climate recovery
Africa
/ 24 September 2021

The West owes Africa $100bn (at least) for climate recovery

In fewer than three days, a US citizen emits as much carbon as a person from Chad or Niger does in one year. Such is the asymmetry in culpability for climate change.

By Chukwumerije Okereke
Mining industry vaccinates over 200 000 workers, mandatory vaccination not on the cards for now
Business
/ 23 September 2021

Mining industry vaccinates over 200 000 workers, mandatory vaccination not on the cards for now

Minerals Council aims to get 80% of its workforce vaccinated by November

By Marcia Zali
Gas giant spreads misinformation on oxygen plants in Namibia
Africa
/ 22 September 2021

Gas giant spreads misinformation on oxygen plants in Namibia

An investigation exposed how Afrox charges N$510 to refill a cylinder containing 1 400 litres of oxygen, enough to help a severely ill Covid-19 patient breathe for about two hours

By Madlen Davies and Tuyeimo Haidula
Editorial: Stopping suicide is a collective challenge
Opinion
/ 16 September 2021

Editorial: Stopping suicide is a collective challenge

As a society, we must help everyone, particularly young people, to develop coping skills

By Editorial
Gold‌ ‌is‌ ‌mining’s‌ ‌biggest‌ ‌jobs‌ ‌loser,‌ ‌as‌ ‌platinum‌ ‌rakes‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌cash‌
Business
/ 14 September 2021

Gold‌ ‌is‌ ‌mining’s‌ ‌biggest‌ ‌jobs‌ ‌loser,‌ ‌as‌ ‌platinum‌ ‌rakes‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌cash‌

The industry has lost 23 000 jobs since 2012, according to a Statistics South Africa census

By Sarah Smit
Restrictions eased as South Africa moves to lockdown level 2
Health
/ 12 September 2021

Restrictions eased as South Africa moves to lockdown level 2

As national lockdown regulations ease, President Cyril Ramaphosa urges South Africans to vaccinate

By Eunice Masson
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