Uncategorized Lock down: Fringe issue causes plenty dis-tress If a woman’s hair is her crowning glory then lockdown is making some of us feel less than regal. Nontuthuko Ngubane ponders the mane concern of our times Written by RR April 27, 2020April 27, 2020
Uncategorized Fancy footwork New ways needed to feed more This virus reminds us of a growing problem: Either we find another planet to accommodate our ever-increasing needs or we change our relationship with planet Earth, writes Dr Andrew Venter Written by RR April 25, 2020May 29, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Fallen rangers: Deadly militia attack in Virunga Twelve rangers have fallen victim to senseless killings in Africa’s oldest national park. Fred Kockott reports FREE TO REPUBLISH (see terms below) Virunga National Park officials say 17 people were killed in a sustained attack not far from the park’s headquarters. Armed rebel groups involved in poaching and illegal charcoal production are believed to be […] Written by rovingreporters April 25, 2020December 9, 2020
Uncategorized That empty feeling Life has left the city’s streets, writes Nontuthuko Ngubane, who finds she even misses cursing the taxis. Then there’s that man at the robot who stole her heart… Written by RR April 24, 2020April 24, 2020
Uncategorized Say, Cheers! How Thandi turned to pineapple homebrew Pineapple and bread brew packs a punch. Nontuthuko Ngubane on her pal Thandi and the latest township lockdown drink. Written by RR April 23, 2020April 23, 2020
Uncategorized Lockdown sparks measles fears: War won but battle rages on Fewer people presenting for vital measles jabs may be one of the unintended consequences of the war on coronavirus, writes Fatima Khan. Written by Fatima Khan April 20, 2020November 15, 2021
Social & Justice Pandemic punishes but powers school digital switch South Africa’s basic education system is subpar. Fixing it has proven hard to do, but the country’s response to coronavirus offers hope and some pointers for the future, writes Dr Andrew Venter Written by RR April 18, 2020December 18, 2020
Uncategorized Hard yards: How Sarah survived Covid-19 Sarah Ferguson, the inspirational open water swimmer and founder of Breathe Conservation, was diagnosed with coronavirus 10 days before a countrywide lockdown was declared in South Africa. This is her story and poignant advice to others. Written by rovingreporters April 14, 2020April 14, 2020
Environment Bats in the belfry: Time for a rethink on a troubling harvest Dr Andrew Venter on how the unsustainable exploitation of wildlife is putting human health at ever increasing risk. Written by RR April 10, 2020April 19, 2020
Uncategorized Worldwide call for ban on wildlife markets The World Health Organisation has been asked to publicly confirm the threat posed to health by the trade in wildlife, Laura du Toit reports. Written by RR April 10, 2020April 10, 2020