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Cyril Ramaphosa

Worship during lockdown – in a different way
Article
/ 8 April 2020

Worship during lockdown – in a different way

The bishop uses WhatsApp to share scripture readings, and prayers and comments with all his congregants during the lockdown

By Bongekile Macupe
Stella set to retain her perks
Article
/ 8 April 2020

Stella set to retain her perks

Communication minister will keep Cabinet perks during her two months of special leave

By Thanduxolo Jika and Lester Kiewit
Be at war with the coronavirus, not with each other
Article
/ 8 April 2020

Be at war with the coronavirus, not with each other

If we are to flatten the curve of this virus and ensure that it does not attack as hard as it has done in some European countries, we need to put petty differences aside and be at war with the virus

By Bongekile Macupe
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams out, Jackson Mthembu takes over
Article
/ 8 April 2020

Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams out, Jackson Mthembu takes over

Communications minister suspended for two months after violating lockdown regulations

By Thanduxolo Jika
Ndabeni-Abrahams lockdown debacle: What we know
Article
/ 7 April 2020

Ndabeni-Abrahams lockdown debacle: What we know

The minister has to answer to the president after a picture was posted of her apparently breaking lockdown rules

By Chris Gilili and Luke Feltham
Eusebius McKaiser: Why Ramaphosa must act decisively against Ndabeni-Abrahams
Article
/ 7 April 2020

Eusebius McKaiser: Why Ramaphosa must act decisively against Ndabeni-Abrahams

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

By Eusebius McKaiser
Digital equality: South Africa still has a long way to go
Article
/ 6 April 2020

Digital equality: South Africa still has a long way to go

The lifeline subsidy may enable those who are already connected through smart devices to use data more optimally to enjoy the benefits of being connected, but it does not assist with bringing the 50% of South Africans who are offline, online

By Alison Gillwald
A moment for responsible active citizenship
Article
/ 6 April 2020

A moment for responsible active citizenship

Everyone has a moral responsibility and critical role to play in reducing the transmission of the disease

By Paul Kariuki
An unprecedented crisis: The economic ramifications of Covid-19
Article
/ 4 April 2020

An unprecedented crisis: The economic ramifications of Covid-19

The ways in which we respond to the coronavirus pandemic will determine the world that greets us when we emerge from lockdown

By Quentin du Plessis
Covid-19’s silver lining: A taste of a post-development world
Article
/ 4 April 2020

Covid-19’s silver lining: A taste of a post-development world

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

By Casper Lӧtter
A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505
Article
/ 3 April 2020

A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505

The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease

By Lester Kiewit
Review, amend or create policy and legislation enabling the 4IR
Article
/ 3 April 2020

Review, amend or create policy and legislation enabling the 4IR

Despite the success of Artificial Intelligence, it needs to be regulated for a number of reasons

By Tshilidzi Marwala
Stay at home, Cyril said. But what about the homeless?
Article
/ 2 April 2020

Stay at home, Cyril said. But what about the homeless?

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

By Simon Allison and Paddy Harper
Who takes care of essential workers?
Article
/ 2 April 2020

Who takes care of essential workers?

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.

By Bongekile Macupe
Odd drop in how Covid-19 numbers grow
Article
/ 2 April 2020

Odd drop in how Covid-19 numbers grow

As the country hunkers down for a second week of lockdown, how reliable is the data available and will it enable a sound decision for whether South Africans can leave their homes on April 16?

By Athandiwe Saba
Small trade, foreigners in a funding fix
Article
/ 2 April 2020

Small trade, foreigners in a funding fix

Incomes are on the line because only 100% South African-owned businesses qualify for assistance

By Tshegofatso Mathe
‘Frustrated’ police resort to force
Article
/ 2 April 2020

‘Frustrated’ police resort to force

Regulation uncertainty leaves slap-happy police and soldiers to decide when people should or shouldn’t be allowed on the streets

By Lester Kiewit
SABC sued over ‘bad’ clip of Ramaphosa
Article
/ 2 April 2020

SABC sued over ‘bad’ clip of Ramaphosa

A senior employee at the public broadcaster wants compensation for claims of ‘sabotage’

By Thanduxolo Jika
State must accommodate learners with special-education needs during lockdown
Article
/ 1 April 2020

State must accommodate learners with special-education needs during lockdown

The department of basic education is providing online resources for learners during the lockdown. But, once again, children with special-education needs are left out

By Bongekile Macupe
South Africa can reclaim its role as a diplomatic powerhouse in Africa
Africa
/ 1 April 2020

South Africa can reclaim its role as a diplomatic powerhouse in Africa

Pretoria can make a real difference in helping to solve conflicts and other issues in Burundi, the DRC, South Sudan and Zimbabwe

By Piers Pigou
‘My biggest fear was getting the virus and dying in a foreign country’
Article
/ 31 March 2020

‘My biggest fear was getting the virus and dying in a foreign country’

South African Wuhan evacuee speaks about his nine-week ordeal

By Chris Gilili
Covid-19: Redirect consumption from the rich to the poor to avert a humanitarian crisis
Article
/ 31 March 2020

Covid-19: Redirect consumption from the rich to the poor to avert a humanitarian crisis

South Africa doesn’t need a fiscal stimulus but rather a distributive fix through policies that will protect vulnerable households

By Adam Aboobaker and Ihsaan Bassier
Covid-19 fight to enter house-to-house testing phase
Article
/ 30 March 2020

Covid-19 fight to enter house-to-house testing phase

President urges people to continue staying at home for the next 17 days

By Paddy Harper
Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses a locked down nation
Article
/ 30 March 2020

Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses a locked down nation

President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to address the nation on the measures currently being undertaken to contain the coronavirus pandemic

By Staff Reporter
Police and military abuses raise concerns amid lockdown defiance
Article
/ 30 March 2020

Police and military abuses raise concerns amid lockdown defiance

Multiple reports and videos are emerging of authorities abusing their power as they crack down on lockdown violations

By Luke Feltham
The lockdown: South Africa’s test of its democracy
Article
/ 30 March 2020

The lockdown: South Africa’s test of its democracy

How South African citizens, the police and the army, and politicians behave during the 21-day lockdown will have far-reaching implications for our democracy

By Zaheera Jinnah
The rule of law in times of crisis: Covid-19 and the state of disaster
Article
/ 29 March 2020

The rule of law in times of crisis: Covid-19 and the state of disaster

Under a state of national disaster, some rights may be suspended. But it is critical to remember that the Constitution itself is not suspended

By Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
SAA to operate emergency evacuation flights
Article
/ 29 March 2020

SAA to operate emergency evacuation flights

Airports company, airlines on notice for mercy flights to evacuate foreigners from South Africa

By Sabelo Skiti and Thando Maeko
South Africans from Wuhan quarantine group safe to go home
Article
/ 29 March 2020

South Africans from Wuhan quarantine group safe to go home

After testing negative for Covid-19, 112 South Africans quarantined in Limpopo can now go home

By Chris Gilili
South Africa’s lockdown may push Zimbabwe to the edge
Article
/ 27 March 2020

South Africa’s lockdown may push Zimbabwe to the edge

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the situation in Zimbabwe could not have been much worse

By Webster Zambara
The Covid-19 view from rural Eastern Cape: ‘The virus is still far from us’
Article
/ 27 March 2020

The Covid-19 view from rural Eastern Cape: ‘The virus is still far from us’

In one part of the rural Eastern Cape, some people say they are continuing with life as normal; others did not hear or watch the president’s lockdown announcement because they had no electricity

By Bongekile Macupe
Three-month Covid-19 deployment of SANDF planned
Article
/ 27 March 2020

Three-month Covid-19 deployment of SANDF planned

Ramaphosa tells Parliament that the military deployment to curb Covid-19 will cost more than R600-million

By Lester Kiewit
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