Inspectorate finds serious overcrowding at ‘Sun City’ centre, putting inmates at risk of Covid-19
Blame and praise can’t be apportioned to individual leaders of a collective Cabinet
Teachers are probably some of the most undervalued people in society and often criticised for being ineffective or being chastised for this, that and the other.
Students at the former homeland universities battle with conditions created by poverty
The minister will update the nation on funding for the sector as well as present the challenges the department faces
It began with an operation, itself a form of lockdown, and convalescence in the silent suburbs was welcome but brought with it worries about the future
Is this “syndrome” another symptom that the lockdown has made us all a little bit crazy? Is it a symbol that we all just need to get a grip on it?
Forcing students to study online perpetuates inequalities and stress that not even academics are prepared for
With the Covid-19 pandemic exposing many structural cleavages and spurring racial tensions, it is likely that the post-pandemic South Africa will encounter new challenges and setbacks on the road to reconciliation
The pandemic has disturbed global production chains, so strengthening local chains will ensure supply, boost the country’s manufacturing capacity and inspire innovation
Because wearing face masks will become the new normal, Proudly South African has also launched a dedicated online portal on its website to allow people to purchase these items from local vendors
I’ve silenced the Bible Thumper and dumped social media drivel but physical distancing, an art the deputy prez has mastered, is tricky
Its government is far behind other provinces in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic
The state is trying to balance containing the virus with fears of hunger amid predictions that 25% to 50% of the population will get Covid-19
Some industries will open but the tobacco ban remains in place, contradicting the president’s earlier remarks
The basic education department is adopting a ‘phased-in’ approach to reopening schools, with some schools possibly starting up as early as next week
In a statement, the fund emphasised that all businesses with workers, “from spaza shops to hair salons” who are registered with the UIF can apply for this relief
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize maps out the next phase of the Covid-19 lockdown
Data shows that during the lockdown the statutory body has dealt with 75% fewer cases than during the same period last year
The government’s good work can easily be undone should the risks of fraud and corruption not be addressed proactively
More than 120 South Africans were repatriated last week, and those still waiting to get home are running out of money
When people call South Africa the most unequal country in the world, they’re talking about income. Now, we have a clear picture of how unequally the country’s wealth is distributed
The extent and length of the journey depend on a few factors, but a hard landing seems unavoidable
Honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness and compassion will carry humanity through any crisis
The minister is also expected to announce talks with unions towards a new airline after the shut-down of the cash-strapped national carrier
The easing of SA’s lockdown means more than 40% of the workforce will be back at work, but if Covid-19 cases go up the lockdown will intensify again
200 Cubans are flying to South Africa to help the defence force and health department respond to the pandemic
We have honoured President Cyril Ramaphosa’s request to put aside politicking and wish opposition parties would do the same
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has outlined the fiscal and monetary policy interventions implemented by the government in its fight against Covid-19
The finance minister will brief the media following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of an R500-billion package of economic measures aimed at addressing challenges facing the economy
Restrictions to vary by province and district, depending on infection rate and ability of health care system
For the many that rely on pension grants, Sassa’s seemingly simple date change has severe ramifications