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Gauteng health MEC Bandile Masuku’s first rule: Don’t panic

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 2 Jul 2020

As Gauteng braces for its Covid-19 peak, the province’s MEC for health, Bandile Masuku, is putting his training to the test as he leads efforts to tackle the impending public health crisis

Q&A: 9 things to know about Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccine trial

Coronavirus Mia Malan - 24 Jun 2020

In about a year we’re likely to know if a candidate vaccine we’re beginning to test this week is effective against a virus that has devastated our country

The man who built a blockade to save his village from Covid

Coronavirus Beauregard Tromp - 22 Jun 2020

Cities lead the spike in new Covid-19 cases. But in the Western Cape village of Genadendal, where people trace their roots back to the Khoi and freed slaves, one man was worried that unheeded fatal lessons from more than 200 years ago could once again prove tragic

Meet the ‘Corona Guy’ fighting Covid-19 disinformation in Kenya’s refugee camp

Africa Ismail Einashe - 14 Jun 2020

One radio presenter is using the airwaves to bring vital facts about the virus to Dadaab’s 217 000 residents

Foodies cook up feeding schemes

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 28 May 2020

Despite the strain of lockdown, some restaurateurs are keeping bellies full

Family literacy: The glue that binds us

Coronavirus Lorato Trok - 16 May 2020

The lockdown is an ideal time to reintroduce storytelling at home and in the process promote a love of reading

Listen to the voice of Generation C — they have answers for Africa’s future

Coronavirus Mamokgethi Phakeng - 8 May 2020

Many young people already know how to deal with the problems the Covid-19 pandemic has wrought — they have been living with them all along

How coronavirus is affecting Kenya’s hearing impaired citizens

Africa Njeri Kimani - 5 May 2020

A deaf man in Kenya spread the message of Covid-19 when he realised a million hearing impaired people were left out of the conversation

The Ugandan good Samaritan sanitising hospitals and police stations

Africa Samira Sawlani - 5 May 2020

Compelled to make a difference during the Covid-19 pandemic, an IT consultant is now helping to keep essential services workers healthy

What we are learning about distance learning

Article Mark Potterton - 14 Apr 2020

Sacred Heart College in Johannesburg has learned some important lessons about teaching during the Covid-19 lockdown

Homeless but ready for Covid-19

Article Lester Kiewit - 10 Apr 2020

A 71-year-old’s car is his home and that is where he says he will reluctantly ride out the pandemic

Slice of life: ‘People have more compassion’

Article Derek Davey - 8 Apr 2020

You know, this coronavirus thing, I just feel, if South Africans can stick together, we’ll get through this

Waste pickers reclaim their power

Article Sarah Smit - 8 Apr 2020

Reclaimers have not been deemed essential workers amid the Covid-19 lockdown, threatening their already precarious livelihoods. But they will not let each other starve

Be at war with the coronavirus, not with each other

Article Bongekile Macupe - 8 Apr 2020

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

Lockdown heroes feed hungry kids

Article Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown

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Female cops sent for rape counselling

khaya koko - 18 Oct 2020

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

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Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

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What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information