Media and COVID-19
6 Jul 2021 | Vulnerable but overlooked: The Covid-19 vaccine plight of people with disabilities in South Africa
By Tim Hart, Narnia Bohler-Muller and Therina Wentzel 5 July 2021 At least 12%, and possibly as much as 20%, of South Africa’s population expe...
5 Jul 2021 | Burnout and fatigue haunt Covid-19 front line healthcare workers
Dr Nontembiso Mhlana is among the front line workers bearing the brunt of Covid-19’s third wave while still dealing with prolonged stress and bu...
2 Jul 2021 | Tragedy grips Wits university after three suicides in three weeks
Tragedy grips Wits university after three suicides in three weeks A statement released by the Wits University’s Student Representative Council ...
2 Jul 2021 | Various reasons for low turnout of over 60s at Covid-19 vaccine sites
A 70-year-old grandmother living alone said while she had registered for the Covid-19 vaccine, she did not have transport to get to the vaccination si...
2 Jul 2021 | YEAR LATER - HSRC COVID-19 SURVEY - INTERVIEW WITH PROF REDDY
South Africa has been in various stages of lockdown since the 26th of March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the vaccination roll-out proceeds...
1 Jul 2021 | IEC not hell-bent on holding October elections at all costs: Sy Mamabolo
The Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) says it is “not hell-bent” on holding local government elections “at all costs” in the mi...
1 Jul 2021 | Science vs Coronavirus
If we are to emerge victorious from the battle against COVID-19, it’s up to scientific researchers and experts to find the necessary solutions w...
30 Jun 2021 | A new HSRC study estimates the pandemic has eroded learning outcomes - Dr. Vijay Reddy
With schools due to close earlier as the third wave of infections takes hold, a study by the Human Science Research Council has estimated the effects ...
29 Jun 2021 | HSRC has been looking into challenges faced by healthcare personnel and their families
The Human Sciences Research Council has been looking into lived experiences, challenges, and vulnerabilities faced by healthcare personnel and their f...
29 Jun 2021 | Counting the cost of school closures - Dr Vijay Reddy
There are some calls for schools to be closed in the country, due to increasing Covid-19 cases. What is the cost of school closures in the country? Bo...