Pandemic
latest news & developments
Africa, the cradle of the HIV pandemic, must be the cradle of the cure
The continent has been the testing ground for drugs, devices and diagnostics, many of which never returned in the form of benefit
What is the leading cause of death of young people? Car crashes
Urgent, concerted action must be taken to end road carnage globally
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
WHO pandemic amendments threaten national sovereignty
Under the proposed changes, control over important public health procedures will be ceded to the WHO and director general
Pandemic preparations are unhealthy
A proposed treaty and law changes would compromise national and health sovereignty
Build music festivals on solid ground
Given the effect of global warming, the future of concerts isn’t speed dating but rather long-term relationships
School dropout rate improved by 10% compared with pre-Covid levels
The department of basic education’s researcher says the dropout rates can improve to 83% by 2050
The climate crisis is also a health crisis
The interplay between climate change and the spread of pathogens means health systems must be ready for future crises and ensure equitable access to treatment
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
Unemployment retreats for the third quarter
Statistics South Africa says 204 000 jobs were gained between the second quarter and the third quarter of 2022
Iphasi nesiphesheli, a visual piece by Mondli Bhele, wins this year’s Sasol New Signatures art competition
Striking collage using found fabrics and a familiar scene shows how ‘history repeats itself’ and that we can learn from it and overcome its brutal lessons
James Ngcobo’s second act
The actor and director who saved The Market during the pandemic is enthusiastic about his new job as head of Joburg City Theatres
Explore Joburg art galleries with Thabo the Tourist
Experience Rosebank’s Art Mile with Thabo Jacob Modise, aka Thabo The Tourist
Repeal of remaining Covid rules on the way?
The President’s Coordinating Council will on Wednesday discuss the possible lifting of remaining pandemic regulations as SA exits fifth wave
Mr President, we have another state of disaster, and it’s Eskom
The Covid-19 state of disaster response proved how quickly a government can act when it needs to