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coronavirus outbreak

Pandemics: A social justice issue
Article
/ 25 March 2020

Pandemics: A social justice issue

Framing coronavirus as a security threat is not the only possible approach

By Ayesha Jacub
Covid-19: Why it is so difficult for Africa to ‘flatten the curve’
Africa
/ 24 March 2020

Covid-19: Why it is so difficult for Africa to ‘flatten the curve’

Several factors unique to the continent will complicate the efforts to reduce coronavirus infections

By Mehari Taddele Maru
What you need to know about Covid-19 to protect yourself
Article
/ 24 March 2020

What you need to know about Covid-19 to protect yourself

The Mail & Guardian asked the experts for more information about Covid-19 — and how best to take care of yourself and your loved ones

By Athandiwe Saba
Coronapp is a new online platform for accessing accurate information about Covid-19
Article
/ 24 March 2020

Coronapp is a new online platform for accessing accurate information about Covid-19

Coronapp, which was built by two UCT alumni over a weekend, is an attempt to combat misinformation about the Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa

By Staff Reporter
Covid-19: ‘Unemployment benefits will not be extended to the informal sector’
Article
/ 24 March 2020

Covid-19: ‘Unemployment benefits will not be extended to the informal sector’

Almost three million workers are not covered by measures implemented by the department of employment and labour to lessen the economic effects of the coronavirus

By Sarah Smit
South Africa’s economic plan for Covid-19
Article
/ 23 March 2020

South Africa’s economic plan for Covid-19

Relief for small businesses, tax breaks, employment incentives — Ramaphosa’s drastic measures to fight the effects of Covid-19

By Thando Maeko and Tshegofatso Mathe
Social protection policies can help to combat Covid-19, and mitigate its effects
Article
/ 23 March 2020

Social protection policies can help to combat Covid-19, and mitigate its effects

The global pandemic has highlighted the importance of national health insurance, mandatory sick leave and unemployment benefits

By Shahra Razavi
Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation on Covid-19
Article
/ 23 March 2020

Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation on Covid-19

Earlier on Sunday, the president met with ministers and business about the impact of Covid-19 on the country

By Staff Reporter
The coronavirus and Africa: Exposing our vulnerabilities and inequalities
Africa
/ 22 March 2020

The coronavirus and Africa: Exposing our vulnerabilities and inequalities

Africa is no stranger to dealing with epidemics. A regional body has been established to co-ordinate responses, but fault lines are evident at a national level

By Ayesha Jacub
Covid-19 disrupts government in SA
Article
/ 22 March 2020

Covid-19 disrupts government in SA

The government has put stringent measures in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and the National Assembly, provincial outreach programmes and municipalities have had to comply

By Selloane Khalane
Social justice groups call for halt on evictions during the Covid-19 pandemic
Article
/ 20 March 2020

Social justice groups call for halt on evictions during the Covid-19 pandemic

Twenty-seven organisations have penned a letter to the presidency calling for evictions to be banned in an effort to protect vulnerable groups

By Ndifuna Ukwazi
We’d be extinct if it weren’t for hope
Article
/ 20 March 2020

We’d be extinct if it weren’t for hope

Hope requires empathy and a courageous optimism and faith that, as a species, our existence as humans transcends even the darkest of times

By Suntosh R Pillay
Hand washing, emergency loans and panic buying: How one Kenyan city is preparing
Africa
/ 20 March 2020

Hand washing, emergency loans and panic buying: How one Kenyan city is preparing

There have been no reported cases of the coronavirus in Nakuru, Kenya’s third-largest city. But life here has already changed

By Njeri Kimani
SAA endgame arrives as Covid-19 hits airlines
Article
/ 20 March 2020

SAA endgame arrives as Covid-19 hits airlines

With the disease hitting the airline industry hard, SAA has told employees it will run out of money by March 31. Workers must either lose their jobs or move to part-time jobs, it says

By Thando Maeko
Fear and uncertainty grip sports due to Covid-19 outbreak
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Fear and uncertainty grip sports due to Covid-19 outbreak

Bankruptcy? Quarantine centres? SA’s sporting bodies are facing their greatest-ever challenge

By Luke Feltham
Gig workers are at the front line of pandemic
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Gig workers are at the front line of pandemic

There is evidence that platform workers worldwide have unfair work conditions and lack benefits and protections afforded to employees

By Kelle Howson
‘Worker safety nets inadequate’
Article
/ 19 March 2020

‘Worker safety nets inadequate’

With large-scale job losses on the horizon here and around the world, the Covid- 19 pandemic has put the vulnerability of workers in sharp focus

By Sarah Smit
Plan in place to recover ‘lost’ school days
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Plan in place to recover ‘lost’ school days

Autumn matric camps cancelled as the actions of some provinces accused of being ‘tantamount to treason’ for wanting to keep them open

By Bongekile Macupe
CCMA closes doors to Covid-19
Article
/ 19 March 2020

CCMA closes doors to Covid-19

The statutory body mandated to deal with workplace disputes released an urgent directive postponing all matters set down to be heard between March 18 and April 14

By Sarah Smit
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
Coronavirus uncertainty affects asylum seekers
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Coronavirus uncertainty affects asylum seekers

Some refugee reception offices in South Africa have stopped accepting new asylum applications as the government enforces stricter measures to deal with the Covid-19 crisis

By Jan Bornman
Coronavirus: What lies ahead?
Analysis
/ 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: What lies ahead?

The coronavirus pandemic places moral, economic, and political questions before us. Only two answers remain: socialism or barbarism

By William Shoki
WATCH IT AGAIN: Ramaphosa meets religious leaders over Covid-19 response
Article
/ 19 March 2020

WATCH IT AGAIN: Ramaphosa meets religious leaders over Covid-19 response

The president meets with religious leaders in a bid to get them on board to join the fight against coronavirus

By Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe’s collapsing economy trumps coronavirus concerns
Africa
/ 18 March 2020

Zimbabwe’s collapsing economy trumps coronavirus concerns

For now, residents of Harare have more immediate worries

By Kudzai Mashininga
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
Safa: There will be no football, our decision is final
Article
/ 18 March 2020

Safa: There will be no football, our decision is final

Danny Jordaan has laid down the law and forbid behind-closed doors matches from going ahead.

By Luke Feltham
Jo’burg’s public transport systems not ready yet for coronavirus
Article
/ 18 March 2020

Jo’burg’s public transport systems not ready yet for coronavirus

Early studies suggest that the Covid-19 can survive up to three days in droplets that are coughed or sneezed on to surfaces

By Dennis Webster
Show of political unity as South Africa battles Covid-19 outbreak
Article
/ 18 March 2020

Show of political unity as South Africa battles Covid-19 outbreak

The president and political parties put their differences aside as South Africa tackles what has been described as one of its biggest post-apartheid challenges yet

By Lester Kiewit
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
Minister greenlights sports to continue behind closed doors
Article
/ 17 March 2020

Minister greenlights sports to continue behind closed doors

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has made clear that the government is not opposed to games going ahead without spectators provided they adhere to strict safety protocols

By Luke Feltham
Festivals go digital as the coronavirus intensifies social distancing
Article
/ 17 March 2020

Festivals go digital as the coronavirus intensifies social distancing

National Arts Festival and other events face big financial losses and enter uncharted territory as they look to livestreaming activities

By Kwanele Sosibo
Parliament to shut down in bid to control the spread of Covid-19
Article
/ 17 March 2020

Parliament to shut down in bid to control the spread of Covid-19

The legislature will suspend its business indefinitely from Wednesday, after a final sitting to pass two pieces of critical legislation to keep the wheels of government turning

By Lester Kiewit
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