Scientists say the country needs to significantly improve vaccination rates
South Africa’s scores 4.5 out of 10 for human trafficking, the 2021 Global Organised Crime Index finds
Larger gatherings are now allowed, together with a shorter curfew and longer alcohol sale times
Many people do not see it as a crime, but rather a tradition they should follow without question. Regular school attendance can keep girls out of harm’s way
The positive effect on the children has spilled over into the local community and improved social cohesion
A mental health pandemic: It’s far from ideal, but a dying mother was able to blow kisses to her child thanks to Khanya the robot
Online learning provides many opportunities for international students to overcome the usual hurdles of studying in South Africa
Some 36% of Gauteng households live in poverty, according to a new survey, with poverty levels having shot up during the course of the pandemic
President Cyril Ramaphosa told parliament that nobody should be forced to have the vaccine, but constitutional rights were not absolute
The basic education department has clearly outlined why school must not be skipped
Wars and pandemics have managed to reduce global emissions in the past but delegates to COP 26 in Scotland will need to find other solutions
Side-effects are common when you receive any type of vaccine, a senior vaccine researcher says
Recent crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic have exacerbated life’s struggles and losses have overwhelmed many children.
Wastewater Based Epidemiology Surveillance programme surveillance and needs to be escalated in the fight against this pandemic
Covid deniers and anti-vaxxers seem to want more excess deaths and a shorter life span
‘If education must address the needs of society, then we have to adapt to the current and future needs’
The time has come for radical reforms that unleash the potential of all South Africans to create small businesses and jobs, and for the government to fix the education, health and other essential systems
Technology is one tool in a larger arsenal for a superior educational experience, and teachers must be continually trained to use it
Despite Covid-19 regulations and increases in infections, the army has continued some training courses, putting hundreds of students’ lives at risk
This tool developed by the Triad Trust and The Foundation for Aids Research, Amfar, will point you to the gender-based violence services closest to you – no data needed
Stop those rambling family meetings, in which the public is treated like a child, and let us ask you questions
The number of Covid-19 cases in the country has increased by an average of 46% over seven days
The Colombian government’s violent repression of political dissent is dangerous
A bunch of flowers on Mother’s Day expresses gratitude but mothers need more – recognise all their work, listen to them, include them in decision-making
COMMENT: The AU has laid out a clear path for the continent to produce its own vaccines
Of course Western countries should share the vaccine. But why do we still have to rely on their largesse?
Research by retail bank BNP Paribas estimates that unemployment will linger for longer in emerging markets
Having a formal plan in place helps families and trusts to assist others more efficiently when crisis strikes
The collaborative album Indaba Is, facilitated by Siyabonga Mthembu and Thandi Ntuli, is greater than the sum of its parts
The South African Human Rights Commission reiterates its call in encouraging everyone to have themselves vaccinated against Covid-19
The 501Y.V2 strain produces strong antibodies, but it’s not known how long immunity lasts, so being vaccinated remains essential
The court held that the ongoing state of disaster meant there was public interest in the legal test applied to measures taken to contain the pandemic