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    COVID-19

    Open Letter to Moderna CEO and Chair

    Dear Stephan Bancel and Noubar Afeyan  Civil society groups in South Africa call on Moderna to immediately withdraw the mRNA vaccine patents it has filed...

    2021 in South Africa

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    The year 2021 is finally almost drawing to a close. It’s been a difficult year for many exacerbated by the pandemic, high cost of...

    Mandatory vaccinations in workplaces are taking effect in South Africa

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    South African cellphone giant MTN is the latest company that has introduced mandatory vaccinations for all its employees. There have been questions around the...

    Are new COVID variants like Omicron linked to low vaccine coverage?...

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    The emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, Omicron, has reignited global discussions of vaccine distribution, virus mutation, and immunity against new virus...

    Mixed reactions to SA universities’ vaccine mandates

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    Several South African universities have announced they will be adopting a mandatory vaccination policy. The universities are the University of Free State (UFS), University...

    The list: tips for voting safely on November 1

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    On November 1, South Africans are heading to the polls to vote in the local government elections. According to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC),...

    University students’ thoughts on proposed mandatory vaccinations

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    As vaccinations opens up to more age groups, the topic of mandatory vaccinations has led to fierce debates. One of the spaces where mandatory...

    Mamelodi hostel residents are tired of waiting for housing

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    Mamelodi hostel residents are angry at temporary incompletely-built shack houses made of corrugated iron. They are being left without a roof, running water or...

    We can’t banish COVID-19. But we can end the pandemic with...

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    South Africa’s daily rate of new infections has been on a steady decline for some time. But, truth be told, a fourth wave is...

    3 reasons why we need a Waiver on monopolies of ALL...

    One year ago, and seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, India and South Africa put forward the TRIPS Waiver proposal: a groundbreaking solution to...

    Digital Vibes report finds Dr Zweli Mhkize’s denial of allegations “untrue”

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    Months after receiving the Digital Vibes report, president Cyril Ramaphosa has finally released the report. The report was the investigation into the National Department...

    Eh!woza are using storytelling to raise awareness about important issues

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    Eh!woza (isiXhosa for "Hey! Come with us") is a public engagement initiative. They produce youth-driven media to raise awareness about HIV/TB, infectious diseases and...

    Explaining the COVID-19 virus and vaccine in Setswana

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    Freelance journalist and media practitioner Pontsho Pilane has a daily slot on Motsweding FM radio where she explains health issues in Setswana. Through her...

    [WATCH] “Covid-19 Vaccine: Importance of sharing accurate information”

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    The Covid-19 virus is something that everyone should be prepared to live with for a very long time. In many communities in South Africa...

    Why understanding clinical trials and vaccines are important

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    Understanding what we know about the COVID-19 vaccine can help shed light on its safety and efficacy. On August 20, a webinar was hosted...

    What it means to be unemployed as a person with a...

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    On Monday I sat in a Zoom meeting with other Disabled people. We were discussing vaccine accessibility challenges. One of the statistics discussed was...

    Wits Dental School students want safer training facilities

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    University of Witwatersrand (Wits) dental school students say they are in danger of being shut down. This is if they are evicted from Charlotte...

    How to console someone when words are not enough

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    I feel like a broken record when sending condolences messages. The ways of saying it may differ, but the helplessness behind it is the...

    I lost my father, then my job, as Covid-19 fuelled youth...

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    I caught Covid-19 in December 2020. And I was incapacitated beyond function, my chest was tight and it was difficult to sleep. I felt...

    The List: How to navigate dating in a pandemic

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    Earlier this year, I had a virtual movie date on Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party). My date created an invitation and sent it to me...