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
Uncategorized Turn or burn: Time for a carbon neutral future The fossil fuel industry’s grip on the global economy has made it harder for us to move to a sustainable future. Dr Andrew Venter looks at the oil price collapse and why we shouldn’t let this crisis go to waste. Written by RR May 3, 2020May 29, 2020
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
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
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