Uncategorized Tracking Covid in sewers helps in virus fight The Sars-Cov-2 virus has been detected in a number of wastewater treatment plants in KwaZulu-Natal. Fatima Khan reports on how researchers are turning this to good use. Written by RR February 28, 2021November 15, 2021
Uncategorized Disco fever: Big gatherings could trigger third wave – expert warns Data modelling, aided by artificial intelligence, is helping better understand the spread of Covid-19 and to plan the rollout of the vaccine in South Africa. Fatima Khan reports. Written by RR February 9, 2021February 9, 2021
Uncategorized Techy tax: Strides in renewable energy put fossil fuel power on the line Eskom has little choice but to go green, but there are reasons it’s dragging its feet, writes Dr Andrew Venter Written by RR June 4, 2020June 4, 2020
Uncategorized Food for thought On the streets, in the townships and rural areas, hunger stalks. Nontuthuko Ngubane serves up hope and harsh reality… and keeps the home fires burning. Written by RR June 2, 2020June 2, 2020
Uncategorized Abundance during lockdown: A guide to growing food from scraps You don’t need a lot of space and it needn’t cost you a cent to grow tomatoes, lettuce, bok choy… and a bunch of other stuff at home. Diony Lalieu gives the how and why Written by RR May 28, 2020December 9, 2020
Uncategorized Numbers man graphs hard as conspiracies thicken Modelling the progression of the pandemic involves complex data and a wide range of disciplines. It’s a far from exact, often flawed, business, but the alternative is confusion and conspiracy theories, writes Fatima Khan Written by RR May 26, 2020November 15, 2021
Uncategorized Lockdown far from child’s play in Klip Lockdown in the Gauteng township of Kilp is a little bit like the popular street game of amathini. It’s rough and ready and there’s a real risk of being struck, writes Sandile Gumede Written by RR May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Uncategorized How lockdown threatened to spoil the party It looked like lockdown was going to ruin a special birthday date for Nontuthuko Ngubane. Here’s what happened… Written by RR May 18, 2020May 18, 2020
Uncategorized A lot on our plate: Why the way we farm and eat must change We’re travelling less and using less energy – good news for our efforts to rein in climate change – but we’ve still got far to go. Embracing nature may get us there quicker, writes Dr Andrew Venter Written by RR May 17, 2020May 29, 2020
Uncategorized Living room liturgy: Home church brings spiritual solace Regular Sunday services at home have helped Nontuthuko Ngubane and her family cope with the ‘demon disease’ Written by RR May 7, 2020May 7, 2020