Combatting Covid-19 is as much about public relations as public health. Now is our chance to tell new stories and find new ways of working together
Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week
With the South African economy already feeling the effects of Covid-19, the president has promised a stimulus package
Schools closed, visas revoked, non-essential travel stopped as South African president announces the number of Covid-19 cases has jumped to 61
Here is the president’s address on the measures taken to combat the coronavirus in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation over coronavirus after cabinet met on Sunday to discuss the outbreak
The Two Oceans ultramarathon is latest in a slew of high-profile gatherings to be cancelled due to the pandemic
If nothing changes and infections continue to increase at the current rate, South African healthcare facilities could be further overwhelmed
As Covid-19 continues to spread, resulting in a global shortage of face masks, Centurion-based manufacturer U-Mask is coming to the rescue of thousands
South Africa was well-placed for the 2008 crisis. But R3.18-trillion debt and low growth hamper its ability to limit the economic effects of Covid-19
Due to covid-19, there are aeroplanes jetting about with few, if no passengers in them, which means those planes are releasing unnecessary greenhouse gases that will trap heat and warm this planet for decades to come
Japan has a diversified economy not heavily reliant on tourism. But with domestic spending already weak, the hit from a cancellation could ripple through and further depress local purchasing.
Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt
South Africa had kept Covid-19 from entering the country for a long time. But in recent days, the number of confirmed cases has increased
Experts agree that there is no lawful justification for refusing a citizen entry into South Africa. However, this may be regulated by national legislation, provided it is constitutional
The cost of placing South African evacuees from Wuhan in quarantine in Limpopo will cost an estimated R6.7-million
Free State to suspend bursaries of students repatriated from Wuhan
The 122 South Africans repatriated from the disease epicentre in Wuhan, China are expected back in the country on Friday
International student and staff exchanges are key components of higher education. But the Covid-19 pandemic offers the chance to look closer to home
In 1918, 6% of the population died from the Spanish flu.This could have been avoided had soldiers returning from World War I been strictly quarantined
A long-delayed flight to repatriate South African citizens from Wuhan will depart tonight and return on Friday the 13th, before a 21-day quarantine
Despite the increasing number of cases in South Africa, there will be no school closures yet
UP has temporarily disabled its biometric access systems, and several other institutions have established task teams ready to leap into action when Covid-19 hits their campuses
The latest on the spread of covid-19, how it is affecting the world, and what efforts are being made to prevent the spread of the virus
But take the threat seriously and prepare for a community outbreak, says professor Cheryl Cohen
The health minister is positive that all those who came into contact with the infected Durban man will be identified and quarantined
New tech is poised to help vaccines last longer and reach many more people with far less fuss
The health minister is positive that all those who came into contact with the infected Durban man will be identified and quarantined
Twelve teams. Seven cities. One champion. The first BAL season is about to tip off, and we’re here for it (as soon as coronavirus fears abate)
Authorities were questioning two people after a raid at a warehouse in satellite city Tangerang, where nearly 600 000 surgical masks were found
South Africa’s mining and manufacturing sectors are predicted to be down for the first quarter of 2020 because of low demand from China
President warns of tougher economic times ahead as the world’s leaders plan for a global economic slowdown