The continent has been the testing ground for drugs, devices and diagnostics, many of which never returned in the form of benefit
Urgent, concerted action must be taken to end road carnage globally
The lockdown provided us with a prism through which we could look at our crazy lives and simplify them. It was a strange and special time
Under the proposed changes, control over important public health procedures will be ceded to the WHO and director general
A proposed treaty and law changes would compromise national and health sovereignty
Given the effect of global warming, the future of concerts isn’t speed dating but rather long-term relationships
The department of basic education’s researcher says the dropout rates can improve to 83% by 2050
The interplay between climate change and the spread of pathogens means health systems must be ready for future crises and ensure equitable access to treatment
A gradual easing within broadly contained zones before loosening restrictions more broadly worked for China’s economy. It may work for its healthcare system too
Statistics South Africa says 204 000 jobs were gained between the second quarter and the third quarter of 2022
Striking collage using found fabrics and a familiar scene shows how ‘history repeats itself’ and that we can learn from it and overcome its brutal lessons
The actor and director who saved The Market during the pandemic is enthusiastic about his new job as head of Joburg City Theatres
Experience Rosebank’s Art Mile with Thabo Jacob Modise, aka Thabo The Tourist
The President’s Coordinating Council will on Wednesday discuss the possible lifting of remaining pandemic regulations as SA exits fifth wave
The Covid-19 state of disaster response proved how quickly a government can act when it needs to
The country already has hundreds of thousands of children orphaned by Aids and social services cannot cope with numbers boosted by the pandemic
Attendances rose as lockdown was eased and then lifted — but some people were lured by glamorous online churches abroad
An unknown woman’s death, alone and far away, inspires Iman Rappetti to sing her own confessional song, a cri de coeur for connection
Five years of progress in the fight against TB have been eliminated because of the pandemic
Ideas don’t come from machines, but from people
Having committed to pursuing a much closer partnership with African governments and the African Union, the European Union must consider how it can best contribute to Africa’s security and economic prospects
Mainstream American politicians — establishment figures in both major parties — apply the denial and displacement mantra to many problems, especially inflation
Having been on the front line of the Covid pandemic, many health carers now have to deal with joblessness, job insecurity and mental health issues
The connections between health, climate change, declining public trust and democratic legitimacy, and geopolitical instability must be recognised
Instead of reaching a daily target of 3 500 litres, the South African National Blood Service is collecting only 2 300 litres
For the next three months we all must critically engage with the education sector to halt the flood of a generation slipping through.
Conflict hotspots, most in the Sahel region, will continue to dominate the news this year, while a number of countries will hold key elections.
The world must be responsible in its reaction to the virus in all its varieties
The only long-term solution to ending violence against women and children lies in funded, broadscale, multi-tier and multi-dimensional social education and reform efforts
‘Just when I was at my lowest — sprawled on my couch four months ago — I was pulled back to my feet by the past’
Once South Africa secured adequate amounts of vaccines, we were faced with a baffling dilemma. Not everyone wanted to take it
It’s best to plan ahead by ensuring you have the correct visa (if one is needed) and other documents, the vaccinations required as well as knowledge of Covid-19 restrictions