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Lessons from ‘La Peste’: Camus and Covid-19
‘The Plague’, an allegory of the Nazi occupation of France in World War II, is about a town’s fight against an epidemic. It’s a relevant read in the times of Covid-19
What you need to know about Covid-19 to protect yourself
The Mail & Guardian asked the experts for more information about Covid-19 — and how best to take care of yourself and your loved ones
The coronavirus and Africa: Exposing our vulnerabilities and inequalities
Africa is no stranger to dealing with epidemics. A regional body has been established to co-ordinate responses, but fault lines are evident at a national level
Richard Calland: Covid-19 can have positive outcomes
Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable
The coronavirus crisis: A failure of policy and leadership
The world needs someone to step up and take charge – anyone but Donald Trump that is
One case is no reason to panic, says communicable disease control
But take the threat seriously and prepare for a community outbreak, says professor Cheryl Cohen
WHO urges calm as China coronavirus death toll reaches 2000
More than 74 000 people have now been infected by the virus in China, with hundreds more cases in some 25 countries
The coronavirus is a disease of Chinese autocracy
An outbreak of a new coronavirus that began in the Chinese city of Wuhan has already infected over 4000 people –...
China coughs, investors catch a chill
The outbreak of the coronavirus is having a negative effect on global markets
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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
Engineering slips out of gear at varsity
Walter Sisulu University wants to reprioritise R178-million that it stands to give back to treasury after failing to spend it
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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
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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
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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
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Senwes launches Agri Value Chain Food Umbrella
South African farmers can now help to feed the needy by donating part of their bumper maize crop to delivery number 418668
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Ethics and internal financial controls add value to the public sector
National treasury is rolling out accounting technician training programmes to upskill those who work in its finance units in public sector accounting principles
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Lessons from South Korea for Africa’s development
'Leaders can push people through, through their vision and inspiration, based on their exemplary actions'
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Old Mutual announces digital AGM
An ambitious plan to create Africa’s biggest digital classroom is intended to address one of the continent’s biggest challenges — access to education
