Lockdown Could Mean Women Are Trapped Indoors With Their Abusers
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in three women around the world experience intimate partner violence. The WHO notes: “This makes it...
Hajj 2020 Is Officially Cancelled For South Africans
On June 12, days before many South Africans were to depart for Hajj, it was announced that it was cancelled. The South African Hajj...
The list: tips for voting safely on November 1
On November 1, South Africans are heading to the polls to vote in the local government elections. According to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC),...
These startups and community projects are providing food during COVID-19
As the world continues to deal with the widespread effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a recognised need to preserve access to healthy...
Healthcare workers reflect on their Covid vaccine experiences
There was a sense of jubilation as people around South Africa in mid February as we watched nurse Zoliswa Gidi-Dyosi become the first person...
The List: How to navigate dating in a pandemic
Earlier this year, I had a virtual movie date on Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party). My date created an invitation and sent it to me...
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...
How Coronavirus Is Affecting Higher Education
The COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) has affected over 90 countries around the world. From schools to business and shops, normal life has been disrupted. In...
COVID-19 Compromises Social Networks. What This Means For People In Humanitarian...
Jeeyon Kim, Tufts University; Daniel Maxwell, Tufts University, and Sabina Robillard, Tufts University
The novel coronavirus is now being transmitted through the six continents. A...
I lost my father, then my job, as Covid-19 fuelled youth...
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...
In conversation with Malcolm Ray about the Tyranny of Growth
Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti has described Malcolm Ray’s book as a “original and fascinating account of the destruction, impoverishment and destitution caused by the obsession...
Important Resources For The Lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on March 24 that South Africa would be going into a 21-day lockdown. These measures are being put in place...
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...
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...
PPE For Returning Medical Students Might Not Be Available
Higher education and training, science and technology minister Blade Nzimande announced last week that no campus-based activities would be resumed during level four of...
Mandatory vaccinations in workplaces are taking effect in South Africa
South African cellphone giant MTN is the latest company that has introduced mandatory vaccinations for all its employees. There have been questions around the...
Non-COVID Related Deaths Under Lockdown
Just around 700 people have died of the COVID-19 virus in South Africa. These deaths have not been the only casualties. With the deployment...
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...
Here’s what to think about before leaving the house this summer...
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
We know, Ke Dezemba, that time of the year when everyone kicks back and enjoys good weather and high...
Love thy neighbour: How to be a good neighbour during the...
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
Here’s how to tell people to stick to the rules without being annoying. Be a good neighbour advising people...
