COVID-19: Myth Busting Edition
With the announcement of a national state of disaster and a rising number of cases of COVID-19, the South African government has urged South...
Don’t be a mampara this festive season – A message from...
We protect ourselves to protect each other. The best gift we can receive and give during this festive season under the cloud of Coronavirus,...
Returning to campus after Covid lockdown: what to expect?
Chances are if you are a second or third university student, you haven't properly experienced university life. You probably started studying online in 2020/2021...
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...
Rising vigilantism: South Africa is reaping the fruits of misrule
Once relegated to the margins of South African politics, anti-immigrant activism has gone mainstream. Several anti-immigrant groups including Operation Dudula, All Trucker Foundation and...
Why understanding clinical trials and vaccines are important
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...
Tips for using public transport during the coronavirus pandemic
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
The first few months of Lockdown this year felt like a year compacted into three months.The coronavirus pandemic took...
Basic Income Grant funding, explained
There has been a renewed call for the introduction of a basic income grant. The Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) has long been spoken...
On The 21 Day Lock Down
The Right to Life
It would appear that President Ramaphosa is taking the necessary steps to safeguard lives. Many pundits are heaping praise on him...
Wits Students Are Learning Online – At What Cost
As the debate around the effects of online learning continues, Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib shared his thoughts on the issue via social media....
Final Year Medical Students Raise Concerns Around Graduation
Final year medical students are concerned they may not be able to graduate this year. As the COVID-19 lockdown continues in South Africa, many...
#COVID-19: 5 Ways To Protect Your Mental Health
Months into 2020 and normal as we know it has disappeared. We’re in the midst of a global pandemic and COVID-19 is spreading across...
Celebrating Africa Day During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The role of African Universities as Agents of Solidarity and Development in Post-Pandemic Africa
by Cornelius Hagemeir and Professor Colin Chasi
Africa is defined by colonial...
The True Cost Of e-Health In A Global Pandemic
As South Africa enters its fourth week of COVID-19 lockdown, the rise of infections runs parallel to an increase in nation-wide anxiety. We are...
COVID-19: The Cure Could Be Worse Than The Disease For South...
Seán Mfundza Muller, University of Johannesburg
As the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 spreads worldwide, some governments have taken rapid and unprecedented action. Others, led by bigoted...
2021 in South Africa
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...
The virtual reality of death
Grief is something you don’t overcome. These last two years we have witnessed death at unprecedented levels. The pandemic has caused us to live...
How to console someone when words are not enough
I feel like a broken record when sending condolences messages. The ways of saying it may differ, but the helplessness behind it is the...
Abahlali baseMjondolo: An urgent call to build solidarity in action
This is a statement released at the weekend by Thapelo Mohapi, Mqapheli Bonono and Nomusa Sizani of Abahlali baseMjondolo and Marvin Govender of the Phoenix Residents...
Covid-19: The scope for vaccinations in South Africa needs to be...
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on June 27 the country will move into an adjusted level 4 lockdown for 14 days. This was response to...
