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Cyril Ramaphosa

‘Suspend June school holidays’
Article
/ 26 March 2020

‘Suspend June school holidays’

Schools were supposed to open on April 14, but with the lockdown only ending on April 16, they will remain closed

By Bongekile Macupe
Can you pause a pandemic? Inside the race to stop spread of Covid-19
Article
/ 26 March 2020

Can you pause a pandemic? Inside the race to stop spread of Covid-19

Tracing the close contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus disease is a delicate dance. Here’s why these health workers wait
for the cover of darkness to take action

By Joan Van Dyk
The South African economy: Nobody knows what happens next
Article
/ 26 March 2020

The South African economy: Nobody knows what happens next

Rough models show that over R600-billion in GDP could be lost, along with two million jobs. That would mean Covid-19 has a worse impact than the 2008 global recession

By Thando Maeko and Tshegofatso Mathe
Protecting the rights of prisoners during the Covid-19 lockdown
Article
/ 26 March 2020

Protecting the rights of prisoners during the Covid-19 lockdown

Earlier this month, the government implemented a 30-day moratorium on prison visits. But, given the lack of healthcare in prisons, more proactive measure are needed

By Zia Wasserman
Online learning will unfortunately not benefit everyone
Article
/ 26 March 2020

Online learning will unfortunately not benefit everyone

Online interventions are most likely going to benefit the middle class and the rich and children from working-class families will lose out

By Bongekile Macupe
Coronapp is a new online platform for accessing accurate information about Covid-19
Article
/ 24 March 2020

Coronapp is a new online platform for accessing accurate information about Covid-19

Coronapp, which was built by two UCT alumni over a weekend, is an attempt to combat misinformation about the Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa

By Staff Reporter
South Africa’s economic plan for Covid-19
Article
/ 23 March 2020

South Africa’s economic plan for Covid-19

Relief for small businesses, tax breaks, employment incentives — Ramaphosa’s drastic measures to fight the effects of Covid-19

By Thando Maeko and Tshegofatso Mathe
Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation on Covid-19
Article
/ 23 March 2020

Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation on Covid-19

Earlier on Sunday, the president met with ministers and business about the impact of Covid-19 on the country

By Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa scheduled to address the nation on Covid-19
Article
/ 22 March 2020

Ramaphosa scheduled to address the nation on Covid-19

One week after declaring a national state of disaster, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation over the outbreak of Covid-19

By Staff Reporter
We’d be extinct if it weren’t for hope
Article
/ 20 March 2020

We’d be extinct if it weren’t for hope

Hope requires empathy and a courageous optimism and faith that, as a species, our existence as humans transcends even the darkest of times

By Suntosh R Pillay
Covid-19: Are we at a disadvantage compared to China and Singapore?
Article
/ 20 March 2020

Covid-19: Are we at a disadvantage compared to China and Singapore?

South Africans are economically stressed and will quickly find ways to circumvent restrictions. Without social mobilisation we won’t be able to ensure the compliance that other countries have been able to enforce

By David Bruce
Gauteng uses tragedy to fix services
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Gauteng uses tragedy to fix services

In addition to other measures, the province’s response the outbreak of the coronavirus will be to ‘sort out’ the public healthcare system

By Sarah Smit
Constitutional rights during disaster
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Constitutional rights during disaster

New regulations have a far-reaching impact on people’s rights, but they are finely balanced against people’s Constitutional rights

By Franny Rabkin
Plan in place to recover ‘lost’ school days
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Plan in place to recover ‘lost’ school days

Autumn matric camps cancelled as the actions of some provinces accused of being ‘tantamount to treason’ for wanting to keep them open

By Bongekile Macupe
M&G’s latest Covid-19 projections
Article
/ 19 March 2020

M&G’s latest Covid-19 projections

Covid-19 numbers are prompting disaster declarations and dramatic action across South Africa this week. All steps should be directed by numbers

By M&G Data Desk, Athandiwe Saba and Sipho Kings
Paddy Harper: What’s with whities and bog roll?
Analysis
/ 19 March 2020

Paddy Harper: What’s with whities and bog roll?

Covid-19 is playing havoc with my life and mind — no hanging out in the pub and the genetically determined run on white gold

By Paddy Harper
Editorial: Something beautiful in the disaster
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Editorial: Something beautiful in the disaster

Before us is an opportunity to make sure we come together to ensure the government fixes what urgently needs to be mended.

By Editorial
PSL falls in line and suspends football
Article
/ 19 March 2020

PSL falls in line and suspends football

It’s officially official, we will have no football in the country until further notice

By Luke Feltham
Some varsities are out of touch with students’ reality
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Some varsities are out of touch with students’ reality

On Tuesday Nzimande announced the closure of all higher education institutions as of Wednesday until April 15

By Bongekile Macupe
CCMA closes doors to Covid-19
Article
/ 19 March 2020

CCMA closes doors to Covid-19

The statutory body mandated to deal with workplace disputes released an urgent directive postponing all matters set down to be heard between March 18 and April 14

By Sarah Smit
South Africa, you really don’t need to stockpile groceries
Article
/ 19 March 2020

South Africa, you really don’t need to stockpile groceries

Experts emphasise that South Africa is a net exporter and there is enough food for us all

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Coronavirus uncertainty affects asylum seekers
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Coronavirus uncertainty affects asylum seekers

Some refugee reception offices in South Africa have stopped accepting new asylum applications as the government enforces stricter measures to deal with the Covid-19 crisis

By Jan Bornman
WATCH IT AGAIN: Ramaphosa meets religious leaders over Covid-19 response
Article
/ 19 March 2020

WATCH IT AGAIN: Ramaphosa meets religious leaders over Covid-19 response

The president meets with religious leaders in a bid to get them on board to join the fight against coronavirus

By Staff Reporter
Richard Calland: Covid-19 can have positive outcomes
Analysis
/ 18 March 2020

Richard Calland: Covid-19 can have positive outcomes

Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable

By Richard Calland
Safa: There will be no football, our decision is final
Article
/ 18 March 2020

Safa: There will be no football, our decision is final

Danny Jordaan has laid down the law and forbid behind-closed doors matches from going ahead.

By Luke Feltham
Jo’burg’s public transport systems not ready yet for coronavirus
Article
/ 18 March 2020

Jo’burg’s public transport systems not ready yet for coronavirus

Early studies suggest that the Covid-19 can survive up to three days in droplets that are coughed or sneezed on to surfaces

By Dennis Webster
Show of political unity as South Africa battles Covid-19 outbreak
Article
/ 18 March 2020

Show of political unity as South Africa battles Covid-19 outbreak

The president and political parties put their differences aside as South Africa tackles what has been described as one of its biggest post-apartheid challenges yet

By Lester Kiewit
South Africa’s travel ban commences
Article
/ 18 March 2020

South Africa’s travel ban commences

The travel restrictions will allow South Africa to turn back passengers arriving from areas affected by Covid-19 that are deemed high risk

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Minister greenlights sports to continue behind closed doors
Article
/ 17 March 2020

Minister greenlights sports to continue behind closed doors

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has made clear that the government is not opposed to games going ahead without spectators provided they adhere to strict safety protocols

By Luke Feltham
Festivals go digital as the coronavirus intensifies social distancing
Article
/ 17 March 2020

Festivals go digital as the coronavirus intensifies social distancing

National Arts Festival and other events face big financial losses and enter uncharted territory as they look to livestreaming activities

By Kwanele Sosibo
Covid-19 screenings at Parliament as MPs meet despite gatherings ban
Article
/ 17 March 2020

Covid-19 screenings at Parliament as MPs meet despite gatherings ban

Parliament said it will convene only to pass legislation pertaining to Tito Mboweni’s budget Bill before MPs adjourn for their constituency break

By Lester Kiewit
‘Protect your workers’ against coronavirus
Article
/ 17 March 2020

‘Protect your workers’ against coronavirus

The labour department has called on employers to implement measures to minimise threat of Covid-19 to South Africa’s workforce

By Sarah Smit
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