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Pandemic

South Africa’s move to Covid alert level 1 is good for business, but what about health?
National
/ 1 October 2021

South Africa’s move to Covid alert level 1 is good for business, but what about health?

Scientists say the country needs to significantly improve vaccination rates

By Eunice Masson
Human trafficking is the most pervasive criminal market — global report
National
/ 1 October 2021

Human trafficking is the most pervasive criminal market — global report

South Africa’s scores 4.5 out of 10 for human trafficking, the 2021 Global Organised Crime Index finds

By Eunice Masson
South Africa moves to alert level 1 after 130-day Covid-19 third wave
National
/ 30 September 2021

South Africa moves to alert level 1 after 130-day Covid-19 third wave

Larger gatherings are now allowed, together with a shorter curfew and longer alcohol sale times

By Eunice Masson
Child marriage is a negative coping mechanism for millions of girls
Opinion
/ 28 September 2021

Child marriage is a negative coping mechanism for millions of girls

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

By Amanda Koech Otieno
Early education can play a powerful role in fostering inclusion
Education
/ 12 September 2021

Early education can play a powerful role in fostering inclusion

The positive effect on the children has spilled over into the local community and improved social cohesion

By Manos Antoninis
The robot that allows Covid-19 patients human contact
Coronavirus
/ 11 September 2021

The robot that allows Covid-19 patients human contact

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

By Chris Bateman
Global benefits for students, universities
Education
/ 11 September 2021

Global benefits for students, universities

Online learning provides many opportunities for international students to overcome the usual hurdles of studying in South Africa

By Ylva Rodny-Gumede
Covid-19 stymies six years of progress in tackling poverty in Gauteng
Coronavirus
/ 9 September 2021

Covid-19 stymies six years of progress in tackling poverty in Gauteng

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

By Eunice Masson
MPs condemn mandatory vaccinations for employees
National
/ 3 September 2021

MPs condemn mandatory vaccinations for employees

President Cyril Ramaphosa told parliament that nobody should be forced to have the vaccine, but constitutional rights were not absolute

By Tunicia Phillips
‘Generational catastrophe’ — Motshekga sounds alarm on missed school
Education
/ 30 August 2021

‘Generational catastrophe’ — Motshekga sounds alarm on missed school

The basic education department has clearly outlined why school must not be skipped

By Luke Feltham
Crises drive down carbon emissions
Opinion
/ 27 August 2021

Crises drive down carbon emissions

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

By Khaya Sithole
No link found between deaths and Covid-19 vaccine, health regulator says
Coronavirus
/ 23 August 2021

No link found between deaths and Covid-19 vaccine, health regulator says

Side-effects are common when you receive any type of vaccine, a senior vaccine researcher says

By Eunice Masson
Healing circles can help learners deal with trauma
Education
/ 7 August 2021

Healing circles can help learners deal with trauma

Recent crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic have exacerbated life’s struggles and losses have overwhelmed many children.

By Kathija Yassim and Joyce Pilane
In the Covid storm our poop doesn’t tell lies
Opinion
/ 4 August 2021

In the Covid storm our poop doesn’t tell lies

Wastewater Based Epidemiology Surveillance programme surveillance and needs to be escalated in the fight against this pandemic

By Jay Bhagwan
We have lost more than three years of life expectancy during the pandemic
Opinion
/ 28 July 2021

We have lost more than three years of life expectancy during the pandemic

Covid deniers and anti-vaxxers seem to want more excess deaths and a shorter life span

By Philip Machanick
Summit to explore redefining the future of education
Education
/ 18 July 2021

Summit to explore redefining the future of education

‘If education must address the needs of society, then we have to adapt to the current and future needs’

By Jill de Villiers
From pandemic crisis to a better South Africa
Opinion
/ 17 July 2021

From pandemic crisis to a better South Africa

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

By Ian Goldin
Teachers are the real deal, tech just a tool
Education
/ 17 July 2021

Teachers are the real deal, tech just a tool

Technology is one tool in a larger arsenal for a superior educational experience, and teachers must be continually trained to use it

By Eyaaz Matwadia
SANDF’s ‘sick’ training camps defy lockdown
National
/ 8 July 2021

SANDF’s ‘sick’ training camps defy lockdown

Despite Covid-19 regulations and increases in infections, the army has continued some training courses, putting hundreds of students’ lives at risk

By Erika Gibson
Stuck at home with your abuser? This free tool can help
Health
/ 6 July 2021

Stuck at home with your abuser? This free tool can help

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

By Joan Van Dyk
Editorial: We have questions, Mr President
Coronavirus
/ 1 July 2021

Editorial: We have questions, Mr President

Stop those rambling family meetings, in which the public is treated like a child, and let us ask you questions

By Editorial
South Africa not yet in a third wave, says health department
Health
/ 13 May 2021

South Africa not yet in a third wave, says health department

The number of Covid-19 cases in the country has increased by an average of 46% over seven days

By Eunice Masson
#SOSColombia: Remember Sharpeville?
Opinion
/ 11 May 2021

#SOSColombia: Remember Sharpeville?

The Colombian government’s violent repression of political dissent is dangerous

By Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón and Maria Gabriela Palacio
What do mothers really want?
Opinion
/ 7 May 2021

What do mothers really want?

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

By Julie Mentor and Rumbi Goredema Gӧrgens
A new era of vaccine sovereignty in Africa beckons
Africa
/ 14 April 2021

A new era of vaccine sovereignty in Africa beckons

COMMENT: The AU has laid out a clear path for the continent to produce its own vaccines

By Robert Agyarko
Africa’s leaders have left us at the mercy of the West on vaccines
Africa
/ 29 March 2021

Africa’s leaders have left us at the mercy of the West on vaccines

Of course Western countries should share the vaccine. But why do we still have to rely on their largesse?

By Aanu Adeoye
Rapid inoculation will decrease SA’s jobless rate
Business
/ 11 March 2021

Rapid inoculation will decrease SA’s jobless rate

Research by retail bank BNP Paribas estimates that unemployment will linger for longer in emerging markets

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Few wealthy families employ a philanthropic strategy
Opinion
/ 9 March 2021

Few wealthy families employ a philanthropic strategy

Having a formal plan in place helps families and trusts to assist others more efficiently when crisis strikes

By Johan van Zyl
Album review: ‘Indaba Is’, a rite of remembrance
Friday
/ 9 March 2021

Album review: ‘Indaba Is’, a rite of remembrance

The collaborative album Indaba Is, facilitated by Siyabonga Mthembu and Thandi Ntuli, is greater than the sum of its parts

By Nobhongo Gxolo
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate – A human rights question
Opinion
/ 8 March 2021

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate – A human rights question

The South African Human Rights Commission reiterates its call in encouraging everyone to have themselves vaccinated against Covid-19

By Bongani Majola
Covid-19 variant may protect people against reinfection and other variants, research shows
Coronavirus
/ 3 March 2021

Covid-19 variant may protect people against reinfection and other variants, research shows

The 501Y.V2 strain produces strong antibodies, but it’s not known how long immunity lasts, so being vaccinated remains essential

By Eunice Masson
High court grants Dlamini-Zuma leave to appeal adverse ruling on tobacco ban
National
/ 1 March 2021

High court grants Dlamini-Zuma leave to appeal adverse ruling on tobacco ban

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

By Emsie Ferreira
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