Ramaphosa says regaining learning time lost to the coronavirus pandemic will be a priority this year, but does not specify how
Despite being largely sidelined, these essential workers have adapted to lockdowns, taken to technology and even attracted clients from abroad
The president focuses on the economy and Covid-19 in his 2021 Sona, but his pledge of SA’s rebirth is undermined by corruption and factionalism
Most anti-vaxxers fear the potential side-effects of the vaccine
The Special Investigating Unit found that companies were awarded tenders despite not qualifying for the contracts.
The continental body has thrown its weight behind calls to improve access to Covid-19 vaccines
All the minerals are here, so a golden opportunity exists if our governments provide incentives
We spoke to experts, looked at the data and relistened to the health department’s briefings to break down the revised roll-out plan
Respondents to the survey on digital teaching reported a decline in mental health because of unforgiving workloads and expectations placed on them by managers.
Unions representing healthcare workers advise members to get vaccinated despite AstraZeneca postponement
Few trials have been carried out on women expecting babies
The department of health and experts briefed the media on Sunday, after a study showed the vaccine is not highly effective against the new variant
SA’s one-million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will expire by early April — unless India’s Serum Institute can safely extend their use-by date.
Criminal prosecution and civil litigation of more than R250-million is being sought against those who unduly benefited from Covid-19-related procurement
The Covid-19 relief grant helped millions of South Africans, but it ended in January. The M&G spoke to unemployed youth who found the money helpful
The scenes from last year, when learners finally returned to school after the hard lockdown, are about to play themselves out again
The West bought billions of vaccines fast and cheap, leaving poorer nations paying through the nose for years to come
Virtual racing is revolutionising cycling, and South Africa’s own Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio is leading the way
Meet the designers working to create a circular future for the island
The pandemic has forced some companies to cancel or pause capital expenditure, jeopardising long-term economic growth
Theatres are opening (and closing) again in fits and starts, driven by a fierce determination to bounce back
Despite the depressed economic environment, the mining industry contributed billions of rands to the economy last year, and can continue to do so if it focuses on environmental, social and governance issues
There’s not been enough talk about the toll of the pandemic on our mental health
Conditions in South Africa and elsewhere are fertile ground for big-man authoritarian populism to take root
The number of people being trained online will steadily increase
The department of public enterprises touched on issues related to Covid-19 at its SOEs, as the acting director general briefed parliament
Climate change also has the potential to increase conflicts in Africa, as competition for scarce resources grows
The president has called on the mining industry to follow the Minerals Council of South Africa and play its part in the fight against the virus
Democratic Alliance drags the government to court, demanding a Covid-19 vaccination rollout plan.
Less strict measures are in place as South Africa moves through Covid-19 second wave
Easing lockdown regulations and allowing alcohol, the president said the majority of vaccines will arrive between April and June
Militias have increased in numbers and strength, and now outnumber state security forces by four to one