Its government is far behind other provinces in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic
The state is trying to balance containing the virus with fears of hunger amid predictions that 25% to 50% of the population will get Covid-19
The Western Cape has become the epicentre of the outbreak, and the tardy response of health officials in the Eastern Cape has Minister Zweli Mkhize worried but optimistic
200 Cubans are flying to South Africa to help the defence force and health department respond to the pandemic
South Africa needs clear communication between departments and with the public, particularly now during the Covid-19 pandemic
The enforcement of the lockdown has seen authorities inflict brutal actions on citizens
So far, the minister of health can be commended on his visible, open approach to keeping in touch with citizens during the pandemic
The disease has a unique trajectory in South Africa, thanks to the rapid move to declare a national disaster and institute a lockdown. But this has only bought time to prepare for the worst
Read South Africa’s Covid-19 response as presented by Professor Salim Abdool Karim on Monday
With questions about government’s Covid-19 data, researchers have started collating the information from different sources, including more details and is putting it on a dashboard to make it easier for the public to get the results
Instead the labour court heard and then dismissed the case, with costs. Judge Benita Witcher will give reasons at a later stage
The National Education Health and Allied Workers Union says it will instead meet Health Minister Zweli Mkhize
In an affidavit to the labour court, the health minister says National Health and Allied Workers Union did not check the facts on the ground
The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease
As the country hunkers down for a second week of lockdown, how reliable is the data available and will it enable a sound decision for whether South Africans can leave their homes on April 16?
Some “unintended consequences” dealt with and minister warns Western Cape on cigarettes
Tracing the close contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus disease is a delicate dance. Here’s why these health workers wait
for the cover of darkness to take action
With thousands of samples still waiting to be processed, labs are racing to ramp up testing to help the government gain a better idea of how prevalent Covid-19 really is
The Mail & Guardian asked the experts for more information about Covid-19 — and how best to take care of yourself and your loved ones
South Africans are economically stressed and will quickly find ways to circumvent restrictions. Without social mobilisation we won’t be able to ensure the compliance that other countries have been able to enforce
Sisi Ntombela has announced the cancellation of all big events in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak
Covid-19 numbers are prompting disaster declarations and dramatic action across South Africa this week. All steps should be directed by numbers
Covid-19 is playing havoc with my life and mind — no hanging out in the pub and the genetically determined run on white gold
Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable
The president and political parties put their differences aside as South Africa tackles what has been described as one of its biggest post-apartheid challenges yet
The labour department has called on employers to implement measures to minimise threat of Covid-19 to South Africa’s workforce
WIth classes being cancelled due to the outbreak of the virus, the academic enterprise can be salvaged through the use of technology
At this rate of infection, with 5% of all cases needing intensive care, the country won’t have enough emergency hospital beds by the end of this month
We have to ensure our health system is not completely overrun, warns health minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation over coronavirus after cabinet met on Sunday to discuss the outbreak
The department of health noted in its statement on March 19 that recoveries in previously reported cases were beginning to emerge. (John McCann/M&G)
Between load-shedding and the Covid-19 pandemic, things are bleak. At least I’ve stocked up on cannabis