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Youth mythbusters needed to curb the viral threat to public health communications

Coronavirus Ramneek Ahluwalia - 23 May 2020

Because most fake news is spread on social media where young people feel comfortable, the government should ask for their help

Lifting the arms embargo on South Sudan would be a disgrace

Africa Thozamile Botha - 22 May 2020

Later this month, the UN Security Council will vote on whether to lift the arms embargo on South Sudan. Doing so would be a terrible mistake

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SANDF inquiry clears soldiers of the death of Collins Khosa

Franny Rabkin - 27 May 2020

The board of inquiry also found that it was Khosa and his brother-in-law Thabiso Muvhango who caused the altercation with the defence force members

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The inevitable rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths: What the numbers mean

M&G Data Desk - 26 May 2020

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

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Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1

Lester Kiewit & Paddy Harper - 24 May 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation

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Road to recovery for the tourism sector: The South African perspective

Staff Reporter - 26 May 2020

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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What Africa can learn from Cuba in combating the Covid-19 pandemic

Staff Reporter - 26 May 2020

Africa should abandon the neoliberal path to be able to deal with Covid-19 and other health system challenges likely to emerge in future

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Coexisting with Covid-19: Saving lives and the economy in India

Staff Reporter - 26 May 2020

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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Covid-19: Eased lockdown and rule of law Webinar

Staff Reporter - 25 May 2020

If you are arrested and fined in lockdown, you do get a criminal record if you pay the admission of guilt fine

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Covid-19 and Frontline Workers

Staff Reporter - 23 May 2020

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

Staff Reporter - 22 May 2020

The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with

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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director

Staff Reporter - 21 May 2020

The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it

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DriveRisk stays safe with high-tech thermal camera solution

Staff Reporter - 21 May 2020

Itec Evolve installed the screening device within a few days to help the driver behaviour company become compliant with health and safety regulations