Don’t be a mampara: Let us teach you how to wear...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has stressed one message in every family meeting South Africa has had since March: wear your mask AND properly. As the...
Learning from Vietnam and their fight against the Coronavirus
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
The coronavirus pandemic plunged us into so much uncertainty. In March we prepared ourselves for three weeks of lockdown...
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...
Don’t be a mampara: You can greet someone without touching them
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit us forcing us into various stages of lockdown; one thing was made clear...
Want to meet up with friends and family and still be...
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
There are ways to still socialise with loved ones while ensuring proper protocols and safety measures are practised. Here’s...
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,...
Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
We spoke to Fatima Hassan, founder and head of the Health Justice Initiative (HJI) on what South Africans need to know about the vaccine.
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What vaccine hoarding will mean for international travel
As the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, the news of the vaccine has been the one source of good news. But...
“Sacrificing one year of the minstrel parade so we can live...
The annual Cape Minstrel Carnival is synonymous with year-end festivities in Cape Town. The pandemic has forced a postponement to 2022. A few troupes...
New review report identifies crossroads for South Africa’s social justice sector
An in depth review of South Africa’s social justice sector that seeks to trace the development of the sector in the post-apartheid era has...
Shaazia Ebrahim: Experiencing lockdown in two different countries
The former Daily Vox reporter is currently reading for her Masters in London. She shared her thoughts on experiencing lockdown in another country. The...
A South African student in Europe experiencing her second Lockdown talks...
Bronwyn April is a qualified social worker, who had been working as a Youth Development Practitioner previously. We chat to her about living in...
Ending Extreme Poverty: We speak to three unemployed women to understand...
A new household survey has The National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (CRAM) recently revealed the extent of unemployment and hunger...
Two student teachers tell us about the path to becoming a...
The national lockdown hit pause on schooling and learning for a while. As lockdown restrictions eased, schools and higher education resumed. Many learners had...
Women cannabis entrepreneurs in a time of Covid-19
We spoke to women who have launched CBD-infused products and are using social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram to facilitate sales and marketing. BY...
Calls for international cooperation against corporate exploitation
From September 18 to 22 the Progressive International (PI) are hosting their inaugural summit. The summit seeks to tackle what the organisation has dubbed...
If you’re struggling you may be eligible for relief on your...
Ling Shepherd found out how you can access indigent relief in the City of Cape Town.
One thing lockdown has taught us, is that the...
No data or support: the reality of learning through lockdown in...
The digital divide impacts on students’ academic success and wellbeing, but there are ways to save the academic year and support students’ mental health,...
Students struggling with online learning will be invited back to campus
Approximately 66% of students are set to return to campus under level two of South Africa’s lockdown restrictions. Minister of higher education Blade Nzimande...
#StoptheSale activists celebrate Tafelberg victory
It could be a huge stride against Apartheid spatial planning in Cape Town. The Western Cape High Court ruled in favour of civil society...
