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?
Europeans currently experiencing a temporary lockdown should reflect on the fact that many Africans live permanently in a form of continental lockdown
Safety comes first, with a tentative June 1 deadline for grades seven and 12 to return to school
Forcing students to study online perpetuates inequalities and stress that not even academics are prepared for
It is important to note that the phenomena of translocality and circular migration in Africa have often served as a strategy of resilience in tough times
The defence minister said allegations in court papers that she had violated people’s rights had no basis in law
The rich have a security blanket. The poorest have extended government assistance. But for South Africa’s middle class, there is little in the way of financial support during the Covid-19 lockdown. Lester Kiewit spoke to one family who are choosing between food, electricity and bond repayments
Government’s response to the coronavirus is unlikely to counteract the expected sharp decline of the country’s gross domestic product
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
With schools set to reopen as the lockdown eases, teachers say too few classrooms, dodgy toilets and inadequate water make it difficult to teach safely
Residents and police say criminals are behind attacks on Cape stores and delivery trucks
Unions and business rescue practitioners have until Friday afternoon to agree on a settlement and start the process of shutting the airline down
With no representation on the island in the Persian Gulf, South Africans stranded in Bahrain say they are in the dark about plans to get them home. The group of 13 have to rely on the repatriation efforts by diplomatic authorities in nearby Saudi Arabia. But, like their fellow South Africans in Saudi, they have […]
Italy’s response to the pandemic can be used as a cautionary tale not only medically but also infrastructurally
Already vulnerable, working-class and informal workers are being left destitute and unsupported
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 manner in which some Senegalese people talk about homosexuality and how they discuss Covid-19 bears a disconcerting resemblance
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
Sassa is keen to try out online registration to process applications for the Covid-19 relief grant, but NGOs are wary because not all intended beneficiaries are able to access data
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
Heather Van Harte, who runs a small catering business, is changing her cooking habits during the lockdown, and has plans to start a food garden
Vessels were detained and fined — no evidence of illegal fishing was found
The Department of Basic Education is briefing Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on the status of schooling during lockdown
The pandemic could deliver a crippling blow to media houses across the continent
Education and the education of teachers is already a complex issue and even more so in rapidly-changing global circumstances
Africa’s new disease control agency reacted early and quickly to the Covid-19 pandemic
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