Lockdown
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Four years later: The early part of Covid-19 lockdowns was the weirdest of times
The lockdown provided us with a prism through which we could look at our crazy lives and simplify them. It was a strange and special time
Pandemic preparations are unhealthy
A proposed treaty and law changes would compromise national and health sovereignty
China: No easy exit from zero-Covid
A gradual easing within broadly contained zones before loosening restrictions more broadly worked for China’s economy. It may work for its healthcare system too
Spaza shops take centre stage in township economy
Consumers living in such areas are spending more at spazas than big retailers, according to a report
Are mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations a violation of human rights?
The issue is a complex one, and nearly impossible to enforce
All players need to work together to help girls cross the digital divide
The hard lockdown imposed two years ago showed how difficult it is for girls and young women in poorly resourced areas to learn online
Inside the mind of artist Charl-Christo Petersen: 165 paintings in 165 days of lockdown
Cape Town fine artist Charl-Christo Petersen never saw himself as that until lockdown, when he was able to take thoughts and feelings of many and put them down on canvas
Criminalising gender-based violence is not enough
Despite strong legislation, South Africa is failing to address its unacceptable rates of woman abuse
Three youths share their matric rewrite experiences
Failing matric not only dents self-confidence, it closes many doors. But help is at hand if you know where to look
Shrewd management of future Covid waves is key to the tourism industry’s recovery
Stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about 2022, citing relaxed restrictions and discussions with the government as reasons for hope.
UK’s Johnson faces parliament over party scandal
The embattled leader has been silent since an email was leaked late Monday that appeared to show a senior official inviting more than 100 colleagues to an outdoor event in May…
‘Unclean!’ Or how to tell people you’re Covid-positive
After 20 months of caution, I let my guard down. Now I feel terrible
Covid-19 lockdown restrictions still to be discussed, says Gungubele
The minister in the presidency said the cabinet had not discussed adjusted lockdown restrictions and vaccine mandates
Covid-19 hospital admissions on the rise in Gauteng as fourth wave looms
Most of the admissions are of unvaccinated and younger people, but there are fears of a spread to older people
Slice of life: ‘I can read nine or 10 books a week’
David van der Westhuizen, a street bookseller based at the KwaZulu-Natal Society of the Arts Gallery in Durban, tells Paddy Harper how he survives unemployment