Search
Welcome
  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe here
Register Now
  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
                       
Careers & Tenders
Newsletters
Subscribe
The Mail & Guardian
      SUBSCRIBE / Support independent journalism                   CAREERS & TENDERS / Visit careers.mg.co.za                   WHATSAPP? / Follow the M&G WhatsApp channel here            
Login / Register

LOGIN

  • News
    • Africa
    • Business
    • Editorial
    • Education
    • Health
    • Motoring
    • National
    • Sci-tech
    • Sport
    • World
  • Thought Leader
  • Politics
  • Green Guardian
  • Friday
  • The Diplomat
  • G20 South Africa
  • Power of Women
  • Events
    • 200 Young South Africans
    • Greening The Future
    • Critical Thinking Forum
    • Youth Summit
    • Webinars
  • More..
    • Research World
    • Partners
    • Podcasts
    • Crossword
    • Digital Editions
    • Register
    • WhatsApp Channel
    • Login
    • Lost Password

           

Covid-19

The narratives that define the coronavirus pandemic will influence its outcome
Article
/ 16 March 2020

The narratives that define the coronavirus pandemic will influence its outcome

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

By Ayesha Jacub
Ramaphosa closes schools as country grapples with coronavirus
Article
/ 15 March 2020

Ramaphosa closes schools as country grapples with coronavirus

Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week

By Bongekile Macupe
Ramaphosa pledges Covid-19 economic stimulus package
Article
/ 15 March 2020

Ramaphosa pledges Covid-19 economic stimulus package

With the South African economy already feeling the effects of Covid-19, the president has promised a stimulus package

By Thando Maeko
National Disaster declaration follows confirmation of internal transmission of covid-19
Article
/ 15 March 2020

National Disaster declaration follows confirmation of internal transmission of covid-19

Schools closed, visas revoked, non-essential travel stopped as South African president announces the number of Covid-19 cases has jumped to 61

By Paddy Harper
READ IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s statement on combating covid-19
Article
/ 15 March 2020

READ IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s statement on combating covid-19

Here is the president’s address on the measures taken to combat the coronavirus in South Africa

By Staff Reporter
Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation over covid-19 outbreak (video)
Article
/ 15 March 2020

Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation over covid-19 outbreak (video)

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation over coronavirus after cabinet met on Sunday to discuss the outbreak

By Staff Reporter
Covid-19 concerns close doors on Cape’s money-spinning events
Article
/ 15 March 2020

Covid-19 concerns close doors on Cape’s money-spinning events

The Two Oceans ultramarathon is latest in a slew of high-profile gatherings to be cancelled due to the pandemic

By Lester Kiewit
665 to 12-million infected: The possible SA coronavirus numbers
Article
/ 12 March 2020

665 to 12-million infected: The possible SA coronavirus numbers

If nothing changes and infections continue to increase at the current rate, South African healthcare facilities could be further overwhelmed

By M&G Data Desk and Sipho Kings
Face masks from SA to the world
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Face masks from SA to the world

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

By Thando Maeko
Coronavirus and the economy: We didn’t prepare for tough times
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Coronavirus and the economy: We didn’t prepare for tough times

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

By Tshegofatso Mathe
‘Ghost’ flights are yet another example of our polluting ways
Article
/ 12 March 2020

‘Ghost’ flights are yet another example of our polluting ways

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

By Sipho Kings
What would an Olympics cancellation cost Japan?
Article
/ 12 March 2020

What would an Olympics cancellation cost Japan?

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.

By Etienne Balmer
Covid-19 red cards major events
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Covid-19 red cards major events

Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt

By Luke Feltham
Editorial: Coronavirus – These are unusual times
Editorial
/ 12 March 2020

Editorial: Coronavirus – These are unusual times

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

By Editorial
Corona and repatriation: What does the law say?
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Corona and repatriation: What does the law say?

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

By Franny Rabkin
Fear, ignorance stalks returnees from Wuhan
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Fear, ignorance stalks returnees from Wuhan

The cost of placing South African evacuees from Wuhan in quarantine in Limpopo will cost an estimated R6.7-million

By Thanduxolo Jika, Sabelo Skiti and Chris Gilili
Parents concerned about the future of students returning from China
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Parents concerned about the future of students returning from China

Free State to suspend bursaries of students repatriated from Wuhan

By Chris Gilili
Covid-19 to take precedence at special Cabinet meeting
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Covid-19 to take precedence at special Cabinet meeting

The 122 South Africans repatriated from the disease epicentre in Wuhan, China are expected back in the country on Friday

By Lester Kiewit
How universities can use the coronavirus outbreak to promote regionalisation
Article
/ 11 March 2020

How universities can use the coronavirus outbreak to promote regionalisation

International student and staff exchanges are key components of higher education. But the Covid-19 pandemic offers the chance to look closer to home

By Ylva Rodny-Gumede
Containing Covid-19: SA must learn from the mistakes of the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic
Analysis
/ 11 March 2020

Containing Covid-19: SA must learn from the mistakes of the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic

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

By Howard Phillips
Flight to to evacuate South Africans in Wuhan finally underway
Article
/ 10 March 2020

Flight to to evacuate South Africans in Wuhan finally underway

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

By Sipho Kings
No plans to close schools as country confirms seven coronavirus cases
Article
/ 10 March 2020

No plans to close schools as country confirms seven coronavirus cases

Despite the increasing number of cases in South Africa, there will be no school closures yet

By Bongekile Macupe
How South African universities are preparing for coronavirus
Article
/ 9 March 2020

How South African universities are preparing for coronavirus

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

By Bongekile Macupe
LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus
Article
/ 9 March 2020

LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus

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

By Eyaaz Matwadia, Khadija Patel and Kiri Rupiah
One case is no reason to panic, says communicable disease control
Article
/ 6 March 2020

One case is no reason to panic, says communicable disease control

But take the threat seriously and prepare for a community outbreak, says professor Cheryl Cohen

By Sarah Smit
First SA corona patient, doctor, and family in quarantine
Article
/ 6 March 2020

First SA corona patient, doctor, and family in quarantine

The health minister is positive that all those who came into contact with the infected Durban man will be identified and quarantined

By Lester Kiewit
The vax revolution will be filmed
Article
/ 6 March 2020

The vax revolution will be filmed

New tech is poised to help vaccines last longer and reach many more people with far less fuss

By Matthew Du Plessis
First SA coronavirus patient, doctor, and family in quarantine
Article
/ 5 March 2020

First SA coronavirus patient, doctor, and family in quarantine

The health minister is positive that all those who came into contact with the infected Durban man will be identified and quarantined

By Lester Kiewit
The Basketball League Africa gears up for its inaugural season
Article
/ 4 March 2020

The Basketball League Africa gears up for its inaugural season

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)

By Refiloe Seiboko
Indonesia seizes half-a-million masks amid coronavirus panic buying
Article
/ 4 March 2020

Indonesia seizes half-a-million masks amid coronavirus panic buying

Authorities were questioning two people after a raid at a warehouse in satellite city Tangerang, where nearly 600 000 surgical masks were found

By Agency
Coronavirus hammers global growth  
Article
/ 3 March 2020

Coronavirus hammers global growth 

South Africa’s mining and manufacturing sectors are predicted to be down for the first quarter of 2020 because of low demand from China


By Tshegofatso Mathe
Ramaphosa says recession announcement is ‘not a surprise’
Article
/ 3 March 2020

Ramaphosa says recession announcement is ‘not a surprise’

President warns of tougher economic times ahead as the world’s leaders plan for a global economic slowdown

By Lester Kiewit
← Older posts
Newer posts →

MAIL & GUARDIAN

ABOUT

About
Contact
Advertise

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscribe
Newsletters

FOLLOW

WhatsApp Channel
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
Threads

FLAGSHIP EVENTS

200 Young South Africans
Power Of Women
Greening The Future

LEGAL & CORRECTIONS

Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Ethics & Social Media Policy

RESOURCES

Mail & Guardian Careers
Property for sale


Mail & Guardian

© 2026 The Mail & Guardian. All rights reserved.

  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }