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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
Faith is a feminist issue for women in the Catholic church
Women are not permitted to be deacons in the Catholic Church, but that could soon change
Fighting the ‘whiteness’ of hope
A Brazilian trans woman has faith in Umbanda and Candomblé, two African-derived religions
Muslims long at home in New Zealand
This religious community has grown from the arrival of a few sailors in 1769 to a large number of refugees first in 1951 and then since the 1980s
Belief can move mountains – and transform schools
It only takes a good human being, who treats everyone
with respect, to cast doubt on one’s ability to kill off God
Religion matters
The writer believes that religious discourse holds value, and is how we can "find one another again, in a deeper and more meaningful way".
Biblical myths in the time of Mammon
The religious underpinnings of South African fiction have been eroded by the secularisation of our society since 1994, with one striking exception.
Why the church is a nonplayer politically
South Africa needs a morally responsible theology, but these churches are on the outside and the rest are profit preachers or pliant palace prophets.
Humanity before religion
How we live our lives and govern our society should be motivated by what's good for all of us, regardless of individual metaphysical beliefs.
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The inevitable rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths: What the numbers mean
About 20 people in South Africa die each day from the coronavirus, and this number may peak at 300, while positive cases may reach 8 000 a day, according to some projections
Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted Covid-19 strategy
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address his fellow South Africans on developments in the risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of the coronavirus
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Coexisting with Covid-19: Saving lives and the economy in India
A staggered exit from the lockdown accompanied by stepped-up testing to cover every district is necessary for India right now
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What Africa can learn from Cuba in combating the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa should abandon the neoliberal path to be able to deal with Covid-19 and other health system challenges likely to emerge in future
Special Reports
Road to recovery for the tourism sector: The South African perspective
The best-case scenario is that South Africa's tourism sector’s recovery will only begin in earnest towards the end of this year
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Covid-19: Eased lockdown and rule of law Webinar
If you are arrested and fined in lockdown, you do get a criminal record if you pay the admission of guilt fine
Special Reports
Covid-19 and Frontline Workers
Who is caring for the healthcare workers? 'Working together is how we are going to get through this. It’s not just a marathon, it’s a relay'.
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with
Special Reports
Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
Special Reports
DriveRisk stays safe with high-tech thermal camera solution
Itec Evolve installed the screening device within a few days to help the driver behaviour company become compliant with health and safety regulations
