Framing coronavirus as a security threat is not the only possible approach
Several factors unique to the continent will complicate the efforts to reduce coronavirus infections
The Mail & Guardian asked the experts for more information about Covid-19 — and how best to take care of yourself and your loved ones
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
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
Relief for small businesses, tax breaks, employment incentives — Ramaphosa’s drastic measures to fight the effects of Covid-19
The global pandemic has highlighted the importance of national health insurance, mandatory sick leave and unemployment benefits
Earlier on Sunday, the president met with ministers and business about the impact of Covid-19 on the country
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
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
Twenty-seven organisations have penned a letter to the presidency calling for evictions to be banned in an effort to protect vulnerable groups
Hope requires empathy and a courageous optimism and faith that, as a species, our existence as humans transcends even the darkest of times
There have been no reported cases of the coronavirus in Nakuru, Kenya’s third-largest city. But life here has already changed
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
Bankruptcy? Quarantine centres? SA’s sporting bodies are facing their greatest-ever challenge
There is evidence that platform workers worldwide have unfair work conditions and lack benefits and protections afforded to employees
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
Autumn matric camps cancelled as the actions of some provinces accused of being ‘tantamount to treason’ for wanting to keep them open
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
Experts emphasise that South Africa is a net exporter and there is enough food for us all
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
The coronavirus pandemic places moral, economic, and political questions before us. Only two answers remain: socialism or barbarism
The president meets with religious leaders in a bid to get them on board to join the fight against coronavirus
For now, residents of Harare have more immediate worries
Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable
Danny Jordaan has laid down the law and forbid behind-closed doors matches from going ahead.
Early studies suggest that the Covid-19 can survive up to three days in droplets that are coughed or sneezed on to surfaces
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
The travel restrictions will allow South Africa to turn back passengers arriving from areas affected by Covid-19 that are deemed high risk
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
National Arts Festival and other events face big financial losses and enter uncharted territory as they look to livestreaming activities
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