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Hospital admissions in Africa have increased by 67% during the period but the bed occupancy rate for intensive care units remains low at 7.5%, with 14% of the patients receiving supplemental oxygen. (Photo by Sergei SavostyanovTASS via Getty Images)
ANTI VAXXERS

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

  • Philip Machanick
5 min read
New order: A shrinking labour force means older people have to work longer and retirement is pegged to life expectancy.
4IR

The world needs a new social pact

Education that complements robots, sustainability, minimum wages and retirement age come into it

  • Minouche Shafik
5 min read
Stats SA believes the country’s life expectancy is on the increase again
BHEKISISA TEAM

After drastic drop SA life expectancy rises

While South African life expectancy dropped between 1990 and 2013, the are signs of hope again.

  • Mia Malan
  • Bhekisisa Team
3 min read
LIFE EXPECTANCY

SA life expectancy decreases

International comparisons show that the average South African will not live longer than 50 years, the SA Institute of Race Relations said on Thursday.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read