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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...
5 Jul 2021 | Minister Tito Mboweni appoints Advisory Board for Government Pensions Administration Agency
The Minister of Finance (Minister), Mr Tito Mboweni, has in terms of section 7A (4) (e) of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Proc No. 103 of 1994), appoin...
2 Jul 2021 | Poetic Inquiry Symposium 2021: Breaking barriers with poetry
The 2021 international symposium on poetic inquiry, hosted virtually by the HSRC, brought together researchers and poets from around the world, creati...
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...