Wearing a mask, washing your hands, good ventilation and keeping your distance all help to lower your chances of getting infected by the virus that causes Covid-19
Tighter measures are necessary to contain Covid-19’s spread in Gauteng, but returning to level-five restrictions is not on the cards, says Makhura
Delaying the vaccination of prisoners could lead to a public health disaster
The curfew is shorter, alcohol sale times almost normal and more people can meet at religious, social, political and cultural gatherings
The pandemic is happening in the context of a healthcare system we have allowed to decay
The ANC either does not understand the best interests of those it was elected to serve — or it knows and doesn’t care
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
This simple actuarial model uses general guidelines, rather than data and assumptions about Covid-19 specifically, to simulate the effect of safety protocols
The taxi industry is the backbone of South Africa’s public transport system. But its drivers, at the mercy of their bosses and government, are struggling to survive the new Covid-19 rules
Social distancing and face masks were largely forgotten as thousands of French people danced and partied well into Monday in the first big blow out since the coronavirus lockdown
One radio presenter is using the airwaves to bring vital facts about the virus to Dadaab’s 217 000 residents
Two matric learners talk about not being able to mingle with friends, anxiety about their exams and what happens outside the schoolyard
Ahead of their opening, the basic education department has given schools three models to consider to ensure physical distancing
Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis was a textbook example of what not to do, you will have to do it all differently
Excessive use of force by the security forces during the Covid-19 pandemic has overwhelmingly been experienced in poor communities
With schools set to reopen as the lockdown eases, teachers say too few classrooms, dodgy toilets and inadequate water make it difficult to teach safely
Don’t let your libido get the better of you and keep your sex extra safe, by staying home
This week’s cartoon in the M&G by Carlos is on keeping the perfect distance in the time of Covid-19
‘It was hard to survive without performance’
The danger’s invisible but terrifying. So the army’s rolling in, freedom’s rolling out, I’m rolling up and my overdraft is rolling over
With stadiums shut, clubs and leagues are turning to the video games to stay relevant
Many companies in the arts and culture sector are offering virtual tours of their spaces in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. But artists are missing the personal engagement with their audience
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
People who are self-isolating — the middle and upper class, especially — must take care not to endanger other lives in the process. We must all be human to the humans around us
The Joburg Theatre is defying the conventions of classical ballet by not giving the lead roles to white men in Don Quixote