Nathi Ngubane’s journey to published author and illustrator
The Daily Vox hosted a special Facebook Live with alumnus Nathi Ngubane. He is a freelance writer and illustrator who has written and illustrated...
In their own words: UFS nursing students taking part in the...
In February 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination programme started in South Africa - providing a small glimpse of hope. At hospitals around the country, healthcare...
Cape Town principal faces disciplinary action over Covid-19 school closure
During the first peak of COVID-19 infections in 2020, Heathfield High principal Wesley Neumanm refused to open his school. He now faces a disciplinary...
#SONA2021: A fatigued Ramaphosa urges South Africa to march forward together
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 11. It was markedly different from previous SONAs. The parliamentary...
The SAPS is too caught up in its own contradictions to...
The lockdown protests in Cape Town offered us many laughs but it also showed that the police do know how to approach protests with...
Covid-19 relief grant recipients: Poverty alleviation must be consistent
In a recent ANC Lekgotla President Cyril Ramaphosa – in his capacity as president of the ANC – said the party had agreed to...
Covid-19: A day in the life of a medical intern
Moratwe Mosima is a recent medical graduate, and is currently completing her internship at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg. She describes...
A guide to caring for patients with mild and moderate Covid-19...
While the second wave is showing signs of slowing down, the health system is still under strain. The hospitals are full and it is...
Two Johannesburg teachers open up about their back to school anxieties
The opening of schools has been pushed back to February 15 by the department of basic education. This was in relation to the rising...
Everyone’s hyping up Ivermectin but there’s not yet conclusive evidence that...
AfriForum has brought an urgent court application against the South African Health Products Rights Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to...
5 Essential Tips for Remote Working Productivity during the COVID19 pandemic
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
The pandemic is likely to remain a part of life for much of this year. Many companies have implemented...
The list: Free courses online to help your job prospects in...
The coronavirus pandemic has shifted gears on everything. Most if not all schooling went online, and is most likely to continue for the rest...
Here’s what rights employees have if employers violate COVID regulations
Fighting the coronavirus requires the input and assistance of everyone. From wearing a mask and sanitising, it is individual actions that will help. But...
A guide to managing anxiety in the workplace during COVID-19
Many South Africans have been going to work since level five restrictions eased in 2020. But as the new year arrived, many returned to...
A guide to keeping safe at work during Covid-19
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
Remember there are no safe people, there are only safe behaviours. We are all at risk: employers, employees, freelancers,...
Coronavirus: What rights do I have as an employee at the...
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
The government gazetted detailed safety measures in the workplace for coronavirus in June last year. These outline the responsibilities...
Ling Shepherd: My life with a Covid-19 denialist
Many of us have entertained some kind of coronavirus conspiracy in the last year. I confess that I found myself down coconut bread and...
Solidarity Fund: Back to work but don’t be a mampara
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Don’t think masks are a sign of weakness. Don’t forget about social distancing and sanitising. Don’t be a mampara. This is the appeal from...
The list: Opening dates for South African universities in 2021
As the second wave of COVID-19 infections sweeps across South Africa, plans to reopen tertiary education institutions may be affected. Here’s what you need...
Praise and worship in the time of coronavirus
We are no strangers to tele-evangelists. Many of us have grown up with the sound of sermons punctuating our days. Now more than ever,...
