All people living in Southern Africa need equitable vaccine access. Time is short and our people are dying, so the regional body should act fast
The health minister said supply may be constrained but the department was finalising more vaccine deals
Leaders across the world have bypassed the essential need to negotiate consent in democratic societies by imposing restrictions on their populations
There is a programme for people to rewrite their national certificate outside of the school system, but they aren’t monitored and they need a study material portal, free data and academic support
Having a formal plan in place helps families and trusts to assist others more efficiently when crisis strikes
During the grind of lockdown, musicians exchanged notes on modes of creating through the barrier
But the country’s GDP growth in the fourth quarter of last year shows positive signs of recovery, at 6.3%
The pandemic has forced a digital migration in education. We must capitalise on that opportunity
In the middle of the crisis lies a world of opportunities on which we can capitalise
Higher education minister says NSFAS is experiencing a funding shortfall and has requested that universities extend their registration period
Youths can learn new skills and earn money at The Shackbuilder training institute, where how to build a shack is on the curriculum
The South African Human Rights Commission reiterates its call in encouraging everyone to have themselves vaccinated against Covid-19
Police warn against fake Covid-19 vaccines and urge the public to report any criminal activities
Too many eyes on the state’s tills? An SMS from the ANC suggests it’s turning to a pandemic-appropriate source of party funding
These one-of-a-kind digital collector’s items are being sold for unprecedented prices
Women leaders are lauded for their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the data is often cherry-picked
Experts say there is no evidence yet to show that government-funded employment schemes work long term
Zeblon Vilakazi’s big dream is that Africa cannot simply be a spectator in the age of technological innovation; it must lead, and to lead it must act
Private doctors and civilians have been exploiting gaps in the public health system to get vaccinated
Many of the risk factors for mental and weight disorders are not simple to change. Knowing about the good effects of foods, which we can control, is very powerful
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says his department will ensure the state capture commission is afforded the financial resources to complete its work, despite the treasury’s uncertainty
The 501Y.V2 strain produces strong antibodies, but it’s not known how long immunity lasts, so being vaccinated remains essential
An examination of South African statistics reveal that the police are substantially more violent than those in the United States or Canada
The tournament is set to begin on 11 June, but Uefa are facing many logistical challenges due to travel restrictions
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention only launched in 2017, but between Ebola, measles and the Covid-19 pandemic, it has had its work cut out for it. The agency’s director Dr John Nkengasong speaks to The Continent about the vaccine rollout and the turn of the tide in Tanzania
South African tertiary institutions had to move to emergency remote learning with little warning last year. But experts say a blended learning model will become the new normal for education
The court held that the ongoing state of disaster meant there was public interest in the legal test applied to measures taken to contain the pandemic
Can President Ramaphosa turn the economic development ship in a new direction?
Refuting lies about vaccines from people in leadership positions may be less about changing their minds and more about protecting those listening
The curfew is shorter, alcohol sale times almost normal and more people can meet at religious, social, political and cultural gatherings
This is not the time for faint praise. This year’s class achieved their results amid a pandemic
Most people recover from Covid‑19 quickly, but Long Haulers in Nigeria are turning to one another for support