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 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
Uncategorized More questions than answers Escapism proves hard to find for Jono Hornby. The diarist muses on communal living with “bloody academics” and journalists and how even at a family birthday celebration, subjects like social justice and agrarian reform can make an entrance. Written by RR April 8, 2020April 8, 2020
Uncategorized Alas poor Yorick: Musings on masks and mortality by top medic Some of us will survive the coronavirus pandemic. Some of us will not. In the meantime, wear a mask, says respected physician Dr Jonas Sharma. Written by RR April 6, 2020April 7, 2020
Uncategorized ‘Speed science’ and online rumour blur fact and fiction Battling to cope with the incessant hum of contradictory Covid-19 messages and information? Fatima Khan guides us through the minefield. Written by rovingreporters April 4, 2020November 15, 2021
Uncategorized Coronavirus lockdown in pictures WAITING FOR BETTER DAYS: A woman sits alone on a chair outside a restaurant in Da Nang, in central Vietnam. Picture: © www.iancarbutt.com Written by RR April 3, 2020April 3, 2020