The minister has to answer to the president after a picture was posted of her apparently breaking lockdown rules
The president needs South Africans on his side if the lockdown is to be extended. He must show leadership and censure the communications minister for breaking the regulations
The country’s elites, including the president, travelled abroad for treatment but now they must use the country’s neglected health system
The employee health and wellness specialist is using social media to combat misinformation about Covid-19
‘The Plague’, an allegory of the Nazi occupation of France in World War II, is about a town’s fight against an epidemic. It’s a relevant read in the times of Covid-19
In response to court papers saying lockdown regulations are unconstitutional because they do not protect the best interests of children, the state says baby care goods are now an essential item
The health workers’ union says the government has rebuffed its attempts to meet about mitigating risks to workers
Everyone has a moral responsibility and critical role to play in reducing the transmission of the disease
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Eswatini, South Africa and Zimbabwe have implemented new rules on disinformation. But these may have unintended consequences
Policymakers and pundits, however, must ensure novel solutions do not exacerbate the inequalities of the South African education system
Fight the indoor blues with our R&B lockdown playlist featuring the likes of SWV, Ashanti and Keith Sweat
The ways in which we respond to the coronavirus pandemic will determine the world that greets us when we emerge from lockdown
The Brazilian president broke self-isolation, despite being exposed to Covid-19, and has encouraged his supporters to do the same, while his health minister battles to contain the crisis
The coronavirus epidemic has thrown issues such as gross income and ownership inequality into the spotlight, as we try to find ways to navigate through this crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic is throwing the poor governance of some African countries into sharp relief
Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision
The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease
Kenya’s government has excluded nongovernmental organisations and other groups such as churches from its emergency decision-making. This is a mistake
During times of crisis, people turn to trusted sources for accurate information. This leaves them vulnerable to cybercriminals
Regulation uncertainty leaves slap-happy police and soldiers to decide when people should or shouldn’t be allowed on the streets
Numerous countries around the world have adopted similar measures to try to counter Covid-19
It’s time to shut up, listen, think about the effect of your words and actions and continue washing like a madman
In a letter, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng questions whether Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has acted constitutionally
Doctor and a respiratory therapist have hygiene rules in place but no one to look after their children while they work
Even in the best of times, there is an inherent tension between the three arms of state
In Tshwane, forcing homeless people off the street resulted in chaos and the abuse of a vulnerable population. In Durban, a smooth, well-planned operation fared far better
Itis normal that people will feel anxious and scared because it is difficult to escape what is happening in the country and globally relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
The M&G will continue to examine how people are coping and give ideas of what people are doing to help themselves and each other.
Striking a balance between individual liberties and the welfare of broader society
In this moment where those corporations are “stepping up” to the Covid-19 challenge, let’s not forget their true character and where and how they have made their money
Titch Fraser. a resident of the Ocean View old aged home in Musgrave, Durban describes what he finds as the worst things during the lockdown
Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown