Podcasts by The Covid Report
At the onset of the Covid- 19 pandemic in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in March 2020, Voice of Wits launched an hour- long daily talk show, The Covid Report. This show focuses on the impact the virus has on various sectors of society. Some of the topics covered include; stories of recovery, how people living in informal settlements are dealing with the pandemic, the impact of the virus on schooling- focusing on home schooling. The LIVE show airs 6 and 7pm Monday to Thursday and is available on podcast after that.
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How has the covid-19 vaccine affected blood donations? from 2021-12-07T18:00
Donating blood is a simple act that can save lives- people may need blood when they have surgery, cancer treatment, or transfusions for blood loss from injuries or accidents, but only 3% of age-eli...
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New covid variant amidst move to lockdown level 1 from 2021-11-30T18:00
In today's episode we are joined by Dr Angelique Coetzee who is a private practitioner and chairperson of the South African Medical Association. She gives us insight into the new covid-19 variant ...
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Vaccination and the fourth wave from 2021-11-23T18:00
South Africa’s vaccination programme is in a race against time, with the fourth wave of Covid-19 infections expected to hit the country in December 2021 and into January 2022, says the Actuarial So...
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Is the molnupiravir tablet effective against covid-19? from 2021-11-23T18:00
Merck revealed in early October on a promising new pharmacological treatment that might be administered as a tablet in the days following the onset of COVID-19 symptoms to prevent severe disease. T...
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How the pandemic has affected women's access to sexual and reproductive health services from 2021-11-09T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report we discuss how the pandemic has affected women and their abilty to access sexual and reproductive health services.
To give more insight on this we are j...
How the pandemic has affected women's access to sexual and reproductive health services from 2021-11-09T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report we discuss how the pandemic has affected women and their abilty to access sexual and reproductive health services. To give more insight on this we are joined by...
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Ivermectin as treatment for covid-19? from 2021-11-02T18:00
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has aligned with the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) call to not use Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, in ...
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What happens when you use ivermectin as a treatment for covid-19? from 2021-11-02T18:00
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has aligned with the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) call to not use Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, in ...
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Affects of covid-19 pandemic on the deaf community from 2021-10-26T18:00
In today's episode of the Covid Report we will be discussing the effects of the pandemic on the lives of the hearing impaired citizens. To give us understanding on this, we are joined by Alex Reic...
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Pfizer vaccine in children aged 12-17 from 2021-10-19T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report we are looking at the rollout of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-17 in South Africa, as well what it means for them. To further discuss this, we are joi...
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The possible return to normalcy for fully vaccinated rugby supporters from 2021-10-19T18:00
Earlier this month, the minister of Sports Arts and Culture, alongside South African Rugby Union has announced that fully vaccinated supporters will be allowed to return to live club and profession...
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Mandatory vaccination framework in Wits university from 2021-10-13T18:00
Earlier this year Wits University sent a detailed email to its students, which proposed a mandatory vaccination framework. This framework stated how people will be treated based on their vaccinatio...
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Covid-19 Vaccine - an anti-vaxer's perspective from 2021-10-13T18:00
Ever since vaccination was made available, there have been those who are in favour of vaccinations and those who are against vaccinations. In today's episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by a...
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Lockdown level 1 and the effect it has on the local elections from 2021-10-05T18:00
Gamelihle Bovana speaks to analyst Jamie Mightie about the country’s move to lockdown level 1 and how it will affect the 2021 Local Elections.
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Why are sinovac vaccine trials being conducted on children? from 2021-09-21T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report we are looking at why and how the sinovac vaccine trials are being conducted on children. To further discuss this, we are joined by Dr. Maropeng Rapetswa, Medic...
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Affects of covid-19 vaccine on immunocompromised patients from 2021-09-14T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report, we are looking at how the covid-19 pandemic has affected those who are immunocompromised and how getting a vaccine would impact their lives. To further discuss...
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How covid-19 has contributed to the increase in teenage pregnancies in South Africa from 2021-09-14T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report, we look at how the covid-19 pandemic has affected and contributed to the increase in pregnancies, in the age group 10-16. To discuss this, we are joined by Mph...
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How covid-19 has contributed to the increase in teenage pregnancies in South Africa from 2021-09-14T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report, we look at how the covid-19 pandemic has affected and contributed to the increase in pregnancies, in the age group 10-16.
To discuss this, we are joine...
How covid-19 has affected the world of sports from 2021-09-07T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report, we look at how the pandemic has affected the world of sports. To give insight on this topic, we are joined by Matthew Paul Booth, who is a South African former...
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First-hand experience on taking the covid-19 vaccine from 2021-08-31T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by Lerato Mahoto, Marona Seekane and Sfiso Nyawo, who shares their first-hand experiences of registering and receiving the covid-19 vaccine. The...
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Traditional leaders' role in combating the covid-19 pandemic from 2021-08-24T18:00
On this episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by the provincial chairman of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa), Prince Manene Tabane. We discuss the ways in whic...
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What are the possible long term impacts of covid-19 on our traditions? from 2021-08-24T18:00
On this episode of the Covid report, we are joined by Dr Gugu Mazibuko who is senior lecturer in African Languages at UKZN. We discuss the possible long- term effects of covid 19 on our traditions...
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Effects of covid-19 on water and sanitation in schools from 2021-08-17T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by Ntsiki Dlulane, head of Equal Education in the Western Cape. Ntsiki talks to us about the impact of Covid -19 on schools and the work which h...
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What is being done to improve water and sanitation in the education sector during the pandemic from 2021-08-17T18:00
In this episode of the covid report, we are joined by Mr. Douglas Ngobeni who is the spokes person of the Congress of South African Students. We will be discussing the impact of covid-19 on school...
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Effects of covid-19 on water and sanitation in schools from 2021-08-17T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by Ntsiki Dlulane, head of Equal Education in the Western Cape.
Ntsiki talks to us about the impact of Covid -19 on schools and the work...
How the pandemic has affected new businesses in the entertainment industry from 2021-08-03T18:00
In today's episode of the Covid Report , we are joined by Ellezè Matthews, better known as DJ Zykie. He is a Dj and owner of a newly founded production company by the name of Zykie Productions. We...
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How the Pandemic has affected the entertainment industry from 2021-08-03T18:00
In today's episode of the Covid Report , we are joined by event organizer, DJ, and Sound Engineer, Anderson Mabitsela, to discuss how the pandemic has affected small businesses within the entertain...
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Has Africa slept through the pandemic? from 2021-07-27T18:00
Africa is often described as a sleeping giant with untapped potential. Now this may hold truth in some aspects and not others, but today we look at whether or not this is the case when it comes to ...
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How has the pandemic affected African women? from 2021-07-27T18:00
It is not secret that the women face a different plight on the continent to that of men and following that logic would mean that the impact on women might differ even if it be slight. To further ...
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How to take care of your mental wellbeing during the pandemic from 2021-07-06T18:00
In this episode of the Covid Report we are joined by Ms. Hunadi Maleka, who is a Clinical Psychologist with the Gauteng Department of Health, to discuss the effects of the pandemic on people's ment...
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Practical tools to manage your mental health during the pandemic from 2021-07-06T18:00
On this episode of the Covid Report we are joined by Vanishaa Gordhan, who is the project managed for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). We will be discussing how the pandemic...
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How Adjusted Level 4 Restrictions will Affect South African's Traditions and Customs from 2021-06-29T18:00
In this episode we are in conversation with Prince Manene Tabane who is the CONTRALESA Gauteng Provincial Chairperson. We look at how adjusted lockdown level 4 restrictions will affect the tradit...
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How will a move to lockdown level 3 affect the arts industry? from 2021-06-24T09:52
A week removed from President Cyril Ramaphosa's latest address, in which he placed the country back under Lockdown Alert Level 3. Special guest, Former Wits Drama HOD, Warren Never, joins The Covid...
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Continued disruption to schooling system due to the pandemic from 2021-06-15T18:00
In this episode we are in conversation with NAPTOSA spokesperson Basil Manuel. We discuss how the covid-19 pandemic and the disruptions it has brought about have affected the schooling system.
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Covid Fatigue - Justifiable, or Nah? from 2021-06-08T18:00
The pandemic has been a part of our lives for over a year now. With the various highs and lows of our nation's fight against COVID- 19, regular contributor to the show, Jamie Mighti, helps us ponde...
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Can we avoid a deadly third wave of covid-19? from 2021-05-31T18:00
Gamelihle Bovana speaks to analyst Jamie Mightie about the country’s move to lockdown level 2 as numbers of covid-19 infections rise. Is it possible to avoid having another surge in infections acro...
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The impact of the pandemic on education and schooling system from 2021-05-31T18:00
Educational Activist, Hendrick Makeneta, joins The Covid Report to shed insight on the plight faced by the SA schooling system owing to the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic.
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How the pandemic and lockdown impacted people's ability to eat healthy and how this increased the risk of obesity from 2021-05-24T18:00
Over the lockdown, there were multiple and various instances of weight gain among the populace due to impacted eating habits, which danced dangerously close to the edge of a rise in obesity. The Co...
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The issue of waiving Intellectual Property rights to the vaccine - guest Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng from 2021-05-11T18:00
South Africa has echoed the call made by many other nations to waive the Intellectual Property rights to the vaccine so that countries can empower themselves to produce their own vaccines. Dr. Tlal...
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Should South Africa be concerned about the new covid-19 variant? from 2021-05-03T18:00
This evening on the Covid Report Gamelihle Bovana and Karabo Asala are in conversation with the CEO of Higher Health, Prof Ramneek. Who speaks of the new variant as not being deadly, and that the v...
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How India is handling the new covid-19 variant from 2021-05-03T18:00
This evening on the Covid Report Gamelihle Bovana and Karabo Asala are in conversation with the Founder of Gift of the Givers, Dr Sooliman regarding the new Covid-19 variant detected in India. Dr S...
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Making Sense of Tokyo Sexwale's Claims of SA's Financial Mismanagement from 2021-04-19T20:00
On a recent edition of eNCA's "Truth To Power" program with JJ Tabane, ANC political stalwart Tokyo Sexwale appeared on the show and made very polarizing claims pertaining to the Ramaphosa administ...
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Producing literature amidst a pandemic from 2021-04-19T18:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many people in many different ways. Specifically, as it pertains to creatives of any kind, it has impacted their ability to produce bodies of creative work, which...
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Job losses during the pandemic and business opportunity from 2021-04-13T18:00
The COVID 19 pandemic has a significant impact on the steadily worsening unemployment crisis in SA, & resulted in many people losing their jobs. Certain individuals, however, were able to also take...
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Understanding the alcohol ban&its role in the pandemic from 2021-04-13T18:00
One of the most polarizing topics within urban South African discourse, particularly during the pandemic, has been the various alcohol bans put in place during the lockdown. They have routinely rec...
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Job losses during the pandemic and business opportunity from 2021-04-13T18:00
The COVID 19 pandemic has a significant impact on the steadily worsening unemployment crisis in SA, & resulted in many people losing their jobs. Certain individuals, however, were able to also take...
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A timeline of increased unemployment in SA during the pandemic from 2021-04-12T18:00
FTI Consulting released a study that tracked the progressively worsening unemployment crisis in South Africa and how the COVID 19 pandemic made this even worse. Dr. Paula Armstrong joins us on the ...
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Informal workers' lives and livelihoods during the Covid-19 pandemic from 2021-03-29T18:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has had adverse effects on people's ability to earn a living, & this hasn't been more keenly felt anywhere else than in the informal trading sector. SAITA's Rosheda Muller joi...
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Informal workers' lives and livelihoods during the Covid-19 pandemic from 2021-03-29T18:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has had adverse effects on people's ability to earn a living, & this hasn't been more keenly felt anywhere else than in the informal trading sector. SAITA's Rosheda Muller joi...
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The Impact of the pandemic on career choices from 2021-03-09T18:00
As regularly noted over the entirety of the show's history, the COVID 19 pandemic has prompted many people to reevaluate their priorities & reexamine their career aspirations. Head of Food at Nando...
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Studying during the pandemic from 2021-03-08T18:00
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a turbulent period for many, jobs were lost and many people's lives changed drastically. How anxious were matriculants with having to adjust to online studying and pu...
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Vaccination isn’t your guarantee of safety from 2021-03-02T20:00
Are vaccines your greatest guarantee of safety? Taking the vaccine jab and whether it is safe or not has been a question debated by many. Host of the Covid Report Gamelihle Bovana speaks to Burt Ro...
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Collecting taxes during the covid19 pandemic from 2020-11-05T20:00
SARS priority has been to raise awareness about the October 2020 deadline for people who needed to file an income tax return at a SARS branch, why is it important for SARS to issue notices for tax ...
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Should South Africa fear for a second wave of the covid19 pandemic? from 2020-11-04T20:00
South Africa went into Lockdown Level 1 in September where we saw a lot of activities being permitted, although this didn’t mean that the coronavirus had been completely cleared we saw a lot of cit...
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How can South Africa recover from the economic woes amid the cover-19 pandemic? from 2020-11-02T20:00
Last week, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) proposes a five-year fiscal consolidation to narrow the budget deficit and stabilise government de...
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Is there support for the ‘missing middle’ students during the pandemic? from 2020-10-29T20:00
It has been over eight months since universities along with the students and the academic profession were forced to adapt to online learning, what are some of the challenges that you would say have...
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Covid 19 and Comorbidities from 2020-10-27T20:00
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread rapidly across the globe, scientists expressed concern that people living with other underlying conditions like diabetes and HIV have had to worry about m...
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Why has America failed to manage the covid-19 pandemic? from 2020-10-22T20:00
The US has become the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic with over 9 million infections and rising and 228- thousand deaths. This all as the country prepares for a presidential election in November...
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How covid-19 pandemic made it hard for people to look for jobs from 2020-10-20T20:00
South Africa’s unemployment rate fell to 23.3% in the second quarter of 2020 from 30.1% in the previous period. It was the lowest jobless rate since the second quarter of 2009, as the country’s str...
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Impact of covid 19 on NGO funding from 2020-10-19T20:30
NGO’s are facing a great number of challenges arising from internal weaknesses as well as limitations emanating from official frameworks and support mechanisms aimed at strengthening them. These pl...
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How child abuse has been from 2020-10-19T20:00
The COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown has resulted in an economic slowdown which has disrupted every aspect of our society. This situation also has far-reaching implications for the role that...
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Technology the winner during the covid 19 pandemic from 2020-10-14T20:00
The telecommunications industry has seen tremendous technological advances over the past few decades, with mobility, broadband and internet services growing in capability and reach across the globe...
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How has Covid 19 affected advertising? from 2020-10-13T20:30
The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to shape the advertising industry in the long-term. Businesses are prioritizing survival for now, but in the future will have to find new ways of brand-building. The...
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Will structural reforms resolve our economic problems? from 2020-10-13T20:00
South Africa’s economy recorded its worst slump in decades in the second quarter, when Africa’s most industrialised nation remained mired in one of the world’s strictest Covid-19 lockdowns. On the ...
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Dating During the Pandemic from 2020-10-12T20:30
Dating is complicated and often clumsy even in the best of times, add in a mask, social distancing and fear of a highly contagious virus. It's no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has made nearl...
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Socialising is essential for brain health in the elderly in rural South Africa – has lockdown affected their cognitive f from 2020-10-12T20:30
A Wits study found that older people with cognitive impairment reported smaller social networks and less frequent communication with others. Cognition refers to processes of the brain that allows u...
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Surviving Covid19 in the US from 2020-10-08T20:00
On the Covid Report today we look at how one of the world's most developed nations has dealt with Covid 19. The US is the epicentre of the coronara virus with millions of people who have lost their...
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Has human trafficking increased during the covid-19 pandemic in South Africa? from 2020-10-07T20:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the world under enormous strain. With unprecedented measures adopted to flatten the infection curve, while at first sight these enforcement measures seemed to dissuade...
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How a decolonised medical system could have improved our response to Covide19 from 2020-10-06T20:00
Traditional healing used to be concentrated a lot in the rural areas of Africa because of the inclination towards traditional ways of living in those areas. However, in the 21st century the situati...
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How Covid-19 has affected prison and correctional services from 2020-10-05T20:30
With a vast majority of the world's prisons and detention centers being overcrowded and underfunded, physical distancing is simply not an option. Close confinement, shared facilities and spaces, ha...
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Food wastage amid the pandemic from 2020-10-05T20:00
COVID-19 lockdowns across the world have unleashed a range of unintended consequences, sparking a global economic crisis that has magnified fault lines in society, particularly in developing nation...
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Is it safe to go to the mountain for initiation during the pandemic? from 2020-09-30T20:00
Initiation schools are a cultural practice that has been conducted from many years ago where young men are circumcised and being taught on how to be men as they transition into manhood. As we are f...
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Understanding the Covid-19 Vaccine trials from a volunteer’s perspective from 2020-09-29T20:00
Today on The Covid Report we speak to Robyn Porteous, volunteer who is taking part in the covid-19 trials at Wits University. Wits has collaborated with the University of Oxford and the Oxford Jenn...
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South Africa is re-opening its borders, what does this mean for travellers? from 2020-09-28T20:19
There have been Local and international calls for South African to reopen the borders in order to kickstart the economy and prepare for a post cover-19 world. While the president has announced that...
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How covid-19 has affect sex workers in South Africa from 2020-09-23T20:00
Sex workers amongst the vast majority remain the most marginalised group because their job is not recognised as work in South Africa. According to a study done by SWEAT in 2013, there were 158 000 ...
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How Africa has managed Covid-19 better than most nation, looking at Nigeria from 2020-09-22T20:00
The African continent seems to have dealt with the pandemic better than the developed nations. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous infection remains under 100 - thousand with recover as high as above 7...
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Moving to level 1 of lockdown, fears of a second wave and rejuvenating the economy from 2020-09-17T20:00
We speak to political analyst Jamie about Mightie the move to lockdown level 1 from Sunday. President Ramaphasa. From the first of October South Africa will be opening its borders to the world for ...
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Free to use Covid Alert app now more important as SA moves to lockdown level 1 from 2020-09-17T20:00
COVID-19 in many ways has shown us that technology is no longer a luxury but an important component of our daily lives, as the South African Government continues to fight the spread of the Coronavi...
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What do we know about covid-19 since the first case in RSA? from 2020-09-16T20:30
On The Covid Report today we speak to Professor Shabir Madhi about how South Africa has managed the coronavirus pandemic since the first case was reported in March. He also speaks to us about the v...
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Treating Covid-19 the African way from 2020-09-16T20:00
Africa is seemingly dealing with the covid-19 pandemic better than most developed nations. We speak to Mkhulu Zola Xashimba an Nyanga, Naturalist and a herbalist. He specializes in indigenous ethno...
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The impact of covid-19 in the construction industry, how long will it take to fully recover? from 2020-09-15T20:00
Construction industry members including owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors have experienced varying degrees of impacts as a result of Covid-19. The nature of these impacts and exten...
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It will be months before passenger rail network is restored after covid-19 lockdown damages from 2020-09-09T20:30
Rail is a critical mass transit mode in South Africa, with many citizens relying on this mode of transport to commute to and from work. Due to the effects of the pandemic many industries faced nume...
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Impact of covid in Breathalyser, how are companies ensuring workers are not working under the influence? from 2020-09-09T20:00
Safety compliance and hygiene have been talked about a lot since the number of Covid-19 cases soared. The prevention of Covid-19 infections doesn’t only apply in wearing masks and sanitizing freque...
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Hearing from the frontline workers, how has covid-19 affected nurses and doctors from 2020-09-08T20:00
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, health-care workers are at a substantially increased risk of becoming infected with COVID-19. Dealing with this pandemic is not easy for anyone, but it’s esp...
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Take a short left and save South Africa’s tourism industry, here is why from 2020-09-07T20:00
With lockdown level two now in full swing, and people being able to travel to other provinces, we look at how the tourism industry which was brought to a complete halt for several months is faring....
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Eventing industry still suffering under lockdown level 2 from 2020-09-02T20:00
We are still witnessing the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the easing of lockdown and even the first events and conferences going live very soon, will it be business as usual fo...
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Covid-19 has been devastating for many businesses, but some are flouring- which are these? from 2020-09-01T20:00
The impact of Covid-19 has been devastating for businesses of every kind, from loss of business entirely to finding ways to shift to e-commerce rapidly, entrepreneurs in South Africa are being forc...
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Tracking what employers are doing while working from home? from 2020-08-31T20:01
During the lockdown period we have seen many changes in how we live, work and interact. The corporate space in particular has been the hardest hit when it comes to operations, logistics, human reso...
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Retirement annuities and savings during the pandemic, are you cashing in? from 2020-08-26T20:00
The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread losses across global financial markets and many investors around the world are concerned about the impact on their retirement savings. The ensuing mar...
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Covid-19 Pandemic has deepened Inequalities in South Africa from 2020-08-25T20:00
The pandemic has exposed contradictions and inequalities of our societies and has forced activists, movements and organisations to reflect while finding other ways to be heard. Siphosihle Mbuli spe...
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How has covid19 affected the gym and fitness industry from 2020-08-24T20:00
The move to a level 2 of lockdown may have come with more personal freedom and gyrms are now open for the first time since the start of the lockdown five months ago. The gym and fitness industry ha...
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Impact of Covid 19 in wine industry and restaurants from 2020-08-19T20:30
SA has had to cope with the complete halt in domestic wine sales for weeks and a ban on the movement of wine that stopped global exports. Wine may now once again be leaving its ports but what short...
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Restaurants have re-opened, but when will the sector recover after months of closure due to Covid- 19? from 2020-08-19T20:00
After weeks of an economically costly lockdown, restaurants have opened their doors to customers but others have not survived and have decided to remain shut.Many of those who have opened their res...
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Covid-19 restrictions are making work difficult for crossborder truck drivers from 2020-08-18T20:30
Cross border truck drivers delivering goods across Southern Africa are spending longer days on the road as they are forced to wait for Covid-19 test results at borders before they can continue on t...
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Road Freight industry has been affected by Covid-19 from 2020-08-18T20:00
The road freight, warehousing and distribution companies have been reporting varying levels of impact on their businesses as the effects of economic decay are becoming more and more visible, with m...
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South Africa is now in level 2 of lockdown restrictions, but it is no time let our guard down from 2020-08-17T22:30
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country will be going to level 2 of lockdown this week. While International travel is still not allowed, South Africa is open for business. We get i...
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Lockdwon restrictions have led to a decline in crime from 2020-08-17T20:00
The national lockdown and enforced restrictions on movement has changed SA significantly and has resulted in certain types of crime being reduced. However, almost 300 000 people will now have crimi...
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The impact of Covid 19 on the clothing and textile industry from 2020-08-13T20:10
The SA clothing and textile industry has been hit hard by the Covid19 pandemic, it has responded swiftly to ensure the protection of workers, and for the moment many businesses are making personal ...
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The impact of Covid-19 in the fashion industry from 2020-08-13T20:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe impact on the fashion industry and here in South Africa as governments closed down manufacturing plants, events cancellations to slow the spread of the virus. T...
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Should South Africa be moving to level 2 of lockdown restrictions? from 2020-08-12T20:30
It has been a full four months Since South Africa went into lockdown in an attempt to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. Over half a million people, possibly more have been infected with ov...
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How to cope with being stuck in a dysfunctional family during the pandemic from 2020-08-12T20:00
Adjusting to the new world of coronavirus and social distancing is difficult as is, and having to live with family and dealing with the dynamics during lockdown can be even harder.How do you make s...
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I am not the same after a COVID-19 infection, survivor from 2020-08-11T20:10
South Africa has recorded some of the highest Covid-19 survivors across the world. Many of those infected with covid-19 recover from home and do not need to be admitted in hospital. One covid-19 su...
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How the automotive industry has been affected by covid-19 from 2020-08-06T20:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the globally integrated automotive industry, of which has been fundamental to SA's economy, as an important cluster, it's continuity is thus critica...
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Can we end PPE tender corruption? from 2020-08-05T20:30
With the President announcing a variety of measures to deal with COVID related corruption, days later we have seen the exposure of public sector corruption involving politically connected individua...
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Stores inflating prices amid the coronavirus pandemic from 2020-08-05T20:00
The Competition commission is a statutory body constituted in terms of the competition Act, no 89 of 1998 by the Government of South Africa empowered to investigate, control and evaluate restrictiv...
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Can the continued ban on tobacco be justified? from 2020-08-04T20:30
One of the more contentious issues over the course of the lockdown was the bans on alcohol and tobacco products. The conjecture on social media has ranged from humorous memes to fierce debate, with...
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Doing matric during a pandemic from 2020-08-04T20:00
For many matriculants in South Africa , the change in the education system due to the coronavirus pandemic has had them feeling anxious and uneasy of what the future holds. We speak to Nomvuyo Manj...
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Complying with Covid-19 lockdown seems to becoming harder for South Africans from 2020-08-03T20:30
Since the country moved to lockdown level 3, the number of infections have been rising by thousands. We currently have over 8- thousand people who have died due to Covid 19. The numbers are arrivin...
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Testing for Covid-19, what you need to know from 2020-08-03T20:00
We talk to Dr Terry Marshall, a Specialist Virologist at Ampath Laboratories looking at procedures of testing for Covid19 used in South Africa.
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Navigating pregnancy during the coronavirus disease from 2020-07-30T20:30
Today we explore the topic of Covid-19 on pregnancy during the coronavirus pandemic and the challenges expectant mothers face. We speak to new mom Puleng Mofoti and find out how her experience.
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Pregnancy during the Covid 19 pandemic is safe from 2020-07-30T20:00
Pregnant women are often predisposed to viral respiratory infections due to physiological changes such as diaphragm elevation, increased oxygen consumption, edema of respiratory tract mucosa, and a...
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Covid19 infections on the rise, and the latest on the vaccine trials with Prof Shabir Madhi from 2020-07-29T20:30
On the Cover Report we speak to Professor Shabir Madhi, a Professor of Vaccinology in the School of Pathology at the University of the Witwatersrand and Director of the world-renowned Medical Resea...
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How has covid019 affected medical aid schemes from 2020-07-29T20:00
Health care funders have hit back at claims by the industry regulator that they are not acting in their members best interest during the covid-19 pandemic. The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) sai...
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How will the government spend the R70 billion IMF loan? from 2020-07-28T20:30
South Africa has received a R70 billion loan from the international monetary fund. Owne Nkom of Inkunzi Investments says he does not believe our solution in turning the economy around lies with mo...
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How are stokvels operating during the pandemic from 2020-07-28T20:00
National Stokvel Association's Andrew Lukhele says while stokvels are social in nature, they had to adhere to lockdown regulation to limit the spread of the covid19 pandemic. Lukhele says the assoc...
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Corruption has been normalised as a way of social mobility in South Africa from 2020-07-27T20:30
President Cyril Ramaphosa has that COVID-19 corruption will be put on lockdown when addressing the nation last week. It seems the coronavirus pandemic has provided an opportunity for corrupt indivi...
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How corona virus affects children from 2020-07-27T20:00
Children are usually vulnerable and are more likely to fall ill frequently than adults. This well-known phenomenon was what initially led to the closing of schools and early childhood centers, for ...
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What to do when your test results for covid19 never return and you have the symptoms from 2020-07-23T20:30
On The Covid Report we speak to Fredrick Mabitsela who has been waiting for his Covid-19 test results from the Charlotte Maxine hospital for over 14 days. Mabitsela says he has decided to self isol...
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Fertility treatments amid the coronavirus pandemic from 2020-07-23T20:15
In South Africa, infertility occurs in 15% to 20% of the population. That means one in every six couples struggle to conceive. Thanks to the advancement of technology, many of the couples who strug...
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Alcohol ban good for health-care system amid the Covid19 crisis from 2020-07-22T20:30
The negative effects of alcohol on society and the health-care system has always been around. It’s just harder to manage and cope with it when we’re going through a pandemic. As the alcohol sales b...
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Alcohol ban will lead to more job losses from 2020-07-22T20:00
Worker union Fawu says the decision by the government to reinstate the alcohol ban could lead to thousands of job losses. President Cyril Ramaphosa had said there was evidence that the lifting of t...
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Child abandonment on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic from 2020-07-21T20:30
South Africa has one of the highest rates of infant abandonment in the world. The national lockdown exacerbated this as being under lockdown posed a lot of hardships for many households, leaving ma...
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Government needs to support taxi industry, as commuters grow anxious of 100% capacity during covid-19 pandemic from 2020-07-20T20:00
For many South Africans , taxis are the main mode of transportation and during this pandemic we can’t help but wonder the effect and impact the COVID -19 pandemic has had on passengers , today we l...
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How safe are the PPEs and sanitisers currently available in the market? from 2020-07-16T20:00
We focus on personal protective equipment (PPE), these are the products that are currently in demand to protect people from contracting and spreading Covid-19. These products include masks, thermom...
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How small business owners are innovating during the pandemic and creating jobs from 2020-07-16T19:45
Small businesses, including those run by women and young entrepreneurs have been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown regulations put in place to slow down the infection of the coro...
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How to better manage your finances during the pandemic from 2020-07-15T20:00
Almost eight in 10 South Africans say their household income has been cut by the Covid-19 pandemic, while one in ten had already lost their jobs – this is according to new research from consumer cr...
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How long will it take before a covid-19 vaccine is available for all? from 2020-07-14T20:24
The race is on to find a vaccine for the SARS-CoV-2 which causes Covid19 virus. Wits University is currently running vaccine trials, w speak to Dr Clare Cutland, is a scientific coordinator at the ...
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How to keep your identity safe amid the covid-19 crisis from 2020-07-14T20:15
Identity theft is rife in South Africa, with nearly half of consumers having either fallen victim to identity theft, or knowing someone who has, according to TransUnion research. Siphoshile Mbuli a...
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Recovering from a Covid-19 infection, the story of a 17 year old Grade 11 learner from 2020-07-13T20:50
Nikita Johnson is a 17-year-old Grade 11 learner who recently contracted the coronavirus recently. Nikita is self isolating in her mother’s bedroom in Johannesburg. She has cautioned people to stay...
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Will ban on alcohol and curfew help slow down infections and covid-19 deaths? from 2020-07-13T20:30
Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation amid the spike in Coronavirus infections saying, the storm we have been preparing for is here. We are not moving to level 5, but he announc...
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Parents and teachers fearful as more learners return to school amid the coronavirus pandemic from 2020-07-09T20:00
Schools across the country have started reopening amid the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown. But as more learners return to classrooms, the surge in the Covid-19 pandemic has many parents, teachers ...
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Early childhood development centres are-open amid a Covid-19 pandemic from 2020-07-08T20:46
The Pretoria High Court ruled on Monday 6 July that private nursery schools that comply with Covid-19 safety measures can open immediately. Siphosihle Mbuli and Gamelihle Bovana speak Anton van der...
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The Impact of the COVID-19 on theatre productions, can they survive? from 2020-07-07T20:25
The old adage says "the show must go on", but in the face of a global pandemic that's left scores of damage in its wake, & now with Advanced Lockdown Level 3 permitting cinemas and theatres to reop...
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UIF investigating fraudulent covid-19 claims, and outstanding amounts to be settled from 2020-07-07T09:55
Minister of Labour and employment Thulas Nxesi told MPs on Friday that the UIF is working on detecting instances of fraud. If necessary, forensic audits will be conducted. Nxesi furthermore states ...
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Has online learning compromised the quality of higher education? from 2020-07-06T21:31
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many industries and sectors to change and embrace technology. Institutions of Higher learning have had to forgo contact learning and interactions among the acade...
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Using technology to fight covid-19 from 2020-07-02T20:00
As the Covid-19 pandemic rages, technologists have been rushing to build apps, services, and systems for contact tracing – identifying and notifying all those who come in contact with a carrier. De...
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Are digital classroom the future of education as covid-19 continues to affect schooling? from 2020-07-02T19:39
As part of its 175th-year anniversary, Old Mutual commits to building Africa's biggest digital classroom. Siphosihle speaks to Khanyi Chaba, Head of Responsible Business at Old Mutual about their A...
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Care for your skin amid coronavirus pandemic from 2020-07-01T20:40
Skin irritations and allergic reactions are more prevalent during Covid-19 pandemic as we are required to wear face masks at all times, as well as use hand sanitizers and wash our hands with soap f...
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Getting to zero covid-19 infections from 2020-07-01T20:20
Since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the world at the start of 2020, after it was discovered in Wuhan, China, containment efforts, though difficult and undertaken at great sacrifice, are aimed at...
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Funerals are hotspots for covid-19 infections, stay home if you can from 2020-06-30T20:44
As South Africa sees a surge in the number of coronavirus infections following government’s decision to ease lockdown regulations, there are warnings that Gauteng, because of the size of the popula...
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South Africa is facing a job loss bloodbath amid Covid-19 from 2020-06-29T20:42
Labour union Numsa says they have never had to deal with so many retrenchment notices. Numsa’s national spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the situation can be only be define as a ‘jobloss bl...
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CCMA sees surge in number of retrenchments amid corona virus pandemic from 2020-06-29T20:17
Senior Commissioner at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, The CCMA, Mduduzi Khumalo says they have been dealing with a number of retrenchments since the coronavirus pandemi...
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The challenges of freelancing during the Coronavirus pandemic from 2020-06-25T20:41
On The Covid Report today we focus on the challengers freelancers are facing during the pandemic. Siphosihle Mbuli and Gamelihle Bovan are in conversation with Sazi Mbalekwa who is a Motion Picture...
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Impact of covid-19 in informal settlements from 2020-06-24T20:48
Informal Settlements interview: Are the conditions in informal settlements conducive to preventing Corona? On the Covid-Report today we unpack how the pandemic affects informal settlements. Siphosi...
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More job loses expected from 2020-06-24T20:27
On the Covid Report we focus on job losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic, speaking to Verlie Oosthuizen, an Employment & Labour Specialist.
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Some small scale farmers will not survive post covid19 pandemic without financial support from 2020-06-23T20:35
While the agriculture and food sector value chain were declared as essential during the lockdown, small scale farmers who sell directly to markets and consumers were adversely affected as they coul...
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First COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa begin from 2020-06-23T14:54
The first clinical trial for for a vaccine against Covid-19 will star this week. This was announce on 23 June 2020, during a virtual press conference hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand, ...
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Mental Health crisis at university expected with Covid-19 from 2020-06-22T20:33
On the Covid Report we are joined with CEO of Higher Health Dr Ramneek unpacking the regulations put in place by Higher Health for Institutions of learning and their fight against Mental Health in ...
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Have universities dealt with the Coronavirus pandemic effectively? from 2020-06-22T20:03
The impact of the pandemic on the education sector has been well documented and publicised. On The Covid Report today we look at the state of affairs in the tertiary education sector, & the ways in...
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South Africa enters advanced lockdown level 3, what remains is the re-opening of borders from 2020-06-18T20:26
President Cyril Ramaphosa Ramaphosa announced new changes under level 3 lockdown, easing some restrictions. Political Commentator Jamie Mighti says the only thing that still indicated that we are u...
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Gender Based Violence is genocide not war, and stop call us “our women” - Gender Activist from 2020-06-18T19:46
The president addressed the nation following a spade of violent killings of women. In his address Ramaphosa described GBV described as “war on women”. Advocate Brenda Madumise, the director of wome...
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Young men are in desperate need of mentorship and guidance from 2020-06-18T18:48
Recent Studies have Found that 24% of South African boy child between grade 8 to 11 had experienced feelings of Depression, hopelessness and sadness while a further 21% had attempted suicide at lea...
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Youth unemployment at crises levels and where are the R350s? from 2020-06-17T20:14
One of the biggest problem South Africa is currently facing is youth unemployment. The youth unemployment rate is expected to be 70% by the end of 2020, as Covid19 puts jobs at risk for about 1.6 m...
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Wits University launches own Covid19 screening app for staff and students from 2020-06-15T23:46
With South Africa moving to level 3 of the lockdown regulations, and universities being allowed to have up to 33% of the students and staff return to campus, Wits University has launched its own Co...
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Is your employer covid19 compliant? from 2020-06-11T23:58
South Africa's Chief inspector for Occupational Health and Safety has urged workers to report their employers for non-compliance with the Covid19 regulations put in place to curb the spread of the ...
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Rather stay at home instead of contracting Covid19 says one make up artist from 2020-06-11T20:27
While there have been calls by hairdressers and other workers in the beauty industry for government to allow them to return to work during lockdown level 3, one make-up artists Elinah Mangena says ...
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How are waste reclaimers surviving the coronavirus pandemic from 2020-06-10T20:54
Because of the High unemployment in South Africa, we have seen in recent years a number of people taking up waste reclaiming as a means of survival. These workers are sometimes up from as early as ...
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The impact of Covid-19 and what the future holds for the Aviation Industry from 2020-06-09T22:37
Today we look at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the aviation industry. Siphosihle Mbuli speaks to Chris Zweigenthal, the CEO of the Airline Association of SA and Chris will be informing ...
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The impact of covid19 on people living with disabilities from 2020-06-08T19:27
On the Covid report today we focus on the impact of the coronavirus on people living with disabilities. Persons living with disabilities have more healthcare needs linked to impairments and are mos...
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Are the lockdown regulations invalid and unconstitutional as per high court ruling? from 2020-06-03T09:40
The Gauteng High Court suspended the declaration of invalidity of the regulations for 14 days, meaning that the level 3 regulations remain in effect for now. The court has government to amend, revi...
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While property market has been hard hit by covid19, now is a good time to invest in property from 2020-06-03T09:36
The property market is one of the sectors that have been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It was brought to a standstill during level 5 lockdown regulations, and under level 4 there w...
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How can indigenous medicine like lengana/umhlonyane can be used to treat covid19? from 2020-05-29T01:01
On the Covid Report today we look at the role of traditional medicine in treating the coronavirus pandemic. Siphosihle Mbuli speaks to Mkhulu Zola Xashimba is a Nyanga, Naturalist and a herbalist. ...
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Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the adoption of 4IR from 2020-05-27T23:05
The Corona virus pandemic, has made technology and internet connectivity essential as people have had to work from home. Siphosihle Mbuli talks to Tech Business Development Enthusiast Kevin Ssemwog...
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University students and staff to self-screen daily using a toolkit called Health Check from 2020-05-27T20:29
When South Africa moves to level 3 of the lockdown restrictions, universities will allow 33% of the students to return to class. To stop the spread of the virus, students and lectures will have hav...
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Domestic travel to play critical role in reviving tourism sector post coronavirus pandemic from 2020-05-26T15:30
On The Covid Report today we focus on tourism, a sectors that have been severely affected by the corona virus pandemic, can it be rejuvenated? The tourism industry is a major contributor to the Sou...
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Level 3 lockdown restrictions, are we ready for a surge in covid19 infections? from 2020-05-25T20:14
The lockdown in South Africa was for government to prepare for when there is a surge in the corona virus pandemic. Speaking to Siphosihle Mbuli on The Covid Report, Social and Political Commentator...
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The coronavirus pandemic has shown us that intra-Africa trade is important from 2020-05-25T20:07
The 25th of May marks Africa Day. On The Covid Report today, we look at how the continent has health with the pandemic. Youth coordinator at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation an Advocate for Africa and he...
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How to keep healthy and fit during covid19 from 2020-05-22T13:13
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, South Africa has implemented various levels of restrictions to limit the spread of the virus. As a there is limited time for people to exercise and be active. S...
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How to keep a healthy credit record during the coronavirus pandemic what you need to know from 2020-05-22T10:12
The Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown in an effort to stop the spread of the virus, has led to many consumers losing their income and struggling to meet their financial obligations. Ther...
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The Impact of Covid 19 on young people, from Accra Ghana, to China and Massachusetts in the US from 2020-05-20T20:15
On The Covid Report today we look at how the corona virus pandemic has affected young people, speaking to Khensane Nkomo who left South Africa just before the lockdown for work in China as an Engli...
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Domestic workers are struggling to put food on the table with no income during the pandemic from 2020-05-19T20:00
On The Covid Report today we focus on the plight of domestic workers, some of whom have not received a salary since the start of the lockdown March. One domestic worker wanted to remain anonymous s...
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What happens when a medical doctor is infected with the corona virus? from 2020-05-14T19:51
On The Covid Report today we speak to Dr Ashlyn Job who has recovered from a coronavirus infection. The 27 years old Dr Job who stays with family in Eldorado Park on the South of Johannesburg says ...
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Should the 2020 Academic year be scrapped as learners feel anxious about retuning to classrooms? from 2020-05-13T16:22
On The Covid Report today speak to learners in Grades 11 and 12 about how online schooling has been and retuning to school as numbers of the coronavirus infection increase.
While it remai...
How has life been like under lockdown? from 2020-05-12T23:52
The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives. The restriction on movement, selling and buying of cigarettes and alcohol can have impact on people's well being. On The Covid Repor...
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Will no cleansing and shorter funerals during the Covid19 pandemic upset ancestors? from 2020-05-11T19:48
On #TheCovidReport today we look at funerals during the corona virus pandemic. Traditional healer Gogo mpho Mopeli calls on government to allow families to burry their loved ones according to their...
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How much longer of no sporting can you endure? from 2020-05-06T20:08
COVID 19 has blown the half time (or full time, depending on how optimistic you are) whistle on all things sports related all across the globe. The Covid Report team engages EWN Sports Journalist M...
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Gender Based Violence victims trapped with their abusers during coronavirus pandemic from 2020-05-06T20:05
Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have provided a perfect environment for the Gender based violence in South Africa- which is already at crisis levels. People are confined to their homes - where often...
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Thousand of people are losing jobs due to Covid19 pandemic from 2020-05-05T19:29
Nursing union Denosa says everyone has to take responsibility for their health during the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to VOWFM, Denosa’s Simphiwe Gada says all health workers, from doctors, to n...
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Nurses demand a corona virus risk allowance from 2020-05-05T19:21
Nursing union Denosa says everyone has to take responsibility for their health during the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to VOWFM, Denosa’s Simphiwe Gada says all health workers, from doctors, to n...
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The UIF has paid out R5.3 billion to employers for salaries from 2020-05-04T20:11
The UIF has paid over R5.3 billion to employers who have applied for the #CovidRelief (Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme) to pay salaries. Deputy Director at the UIF Tshiamo Molema says the...
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Can migrant workers in the country survive under lockdown? from 2020-05-04T19:38
The Covid Report host on Voice of Wits Gamelihle Bovana speaks to Adetunji Omotola, founder of the Global Africa Connect about the impact of the lockdown restrictions has had on migrant workers com...
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Are employers ready to ensure the health and safety of workers as they return to work? from 2020-05-04T19:18
As 1.5-million people go back to work during the level 4 restrictions, we ask if employers are ready to ensure their health and safety of workers as they return to work. Gamelihle Bovana speaks to ...
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Schools should submit plans for contact learning before learners are allowed to return to class from 2020-04-30T19:35
The proposal by the Department of Basic Education to re-open schools on the 6th of May has been met with disdain. Education Expert Dr Pauline Hanekom schools should submit plans for contact learnin...
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Young adults most at risk of mental health during corona virus outbreak from 2020-04-30T19:11
Higher Health CEO Dr Dr Ramneek says job insecurities and academic pressures will add to mental issues in South Africa. Dr Ramnik was talking to Game Bovana on The Covid report. The World Health Or...
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How will President Ramaposa's R500 billion benefit small business and the poor? from 2020-04-22T11:57
Pontsho Pilane and Game Bovane speak to Owen Nkomo of Inkunzi Wealth group about President Ramaphosa's R500 billion Covid-19 social and economic plan who says the funds will help especially small b...
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The role of Civil Society during the Coronavirus Crisis from 2020-04-21T12:24
Sibongile Nkosi a social change and partnership strategist talks to Gamelihle Bovana and Pointsho Pilane civil society’s response to crises like Covid19. Equal Education's general secretary Noncedo...
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The intersection of HIV science and advocacy in a time of the coronavirus from 2020-04-20T15:12
Host of The Covid Report Pontsho Pilane speaks to Coceka Nogoduka who is the Executive Manager South African National AIDS Council, SANAC about how the virus will potentially affect people living w...
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How will South Africa's economy recover after the Coronavirus outbreak? from 2020-04-15T20:33
Host of The Covid Report Pontsho Pilane speaks to financial journalist Mudiwa Gavaza and Shergeran Naidoo, Head of Stakeholder Engagements at BankservAfrica looking at how the South African economy...
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A first-hand account of how to get screened and tested for coronavirus from 2020-04-15T09:49
Pontsho Pilane speaks to Marcia Zali is an award winning health journalist at Health-e News. She’s based in Ekurhuleni and reports from there. She recently got screened and tested at the Department...
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How to report allegations of violence by SAPS and SANDF enforcing Covid-19 lockdown regulations from 2020-04-13T20:54
The South African National Defence Force, the SANDF in short has warned soldiers to abide by the law after the death of a 40-year-old man in Alexandra township, north of Johannesburg this past week...
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The "Art"of the Pandemic from 2020-04-09T20:49
The outbreak of COVID 19 has had disastrous effects on the country, economically, socially, financially & various other ways. With businesses being forced to close their doors & folks losing their ...
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Private sector is partnering with government in fight against the spread of the corona virus from 2020-04-08T23:56
Game Bovana speaks to Clinix Deputy CEO Dr Dumani Kula Clinix’s response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus in South Africa. Clinix has partnered with the Gauteng Department of Transport and the OU...
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Homeschooling during the Corona outbreak from 2020-04-07T13:21
With spread of the novel Corona virus, South African schools have had to close along with the 21 day national lockdown. Parents across the country are coming up with ways of making homeschool work ...
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Mental health still very important during Corona Outbreak from 2020-04-06T22:05
The Corona virus is spreading across the world infecting over a million people leaving thousands dead, and affecting our mental health. Clinical Psychologist at the South African Depression And Anx...
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Mobile operators should give the poor free data from 2020-04-02T22:31
Koketso Moeti, Founding Executive Director of amandla.mobi, gives us insights on how and why mobile networks need to give low-income communities free data and 5 free SMS’s.
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No, taking a hot bath or breathing in steam will NOT prevent Covid-19 from 2020-04-02T14:28
Game Bovana and Pontsho Pilane burst a few myths about the novel Coronavirus with Cayley Clifford, a researcher at Africa Check.
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Abortion and Sexual Reproduction health essential services from 2020-04-01T22:55
Pontsho Pilane and Game Bovana speak to Marion Stevens the Director of the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition (SRJC) about the importance of essential sexual and reproductive health services...
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How the Covid-19 outbreak affect women from 2020-04-01T22:07
Dr Sibusiso Mkwananzi, a demographer and senior researcher at the Centre for Social Development in Africa at the University of Johannesburg unpacks the nuances and implications the Covid-19 outbrea...
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Corona virus spreading across South Africa leading to fear and panic from 2020-03-24T17:37
Health journalist Pontsho Pilane and Game Bovana talk about the spread of the Coraona virus in South Africa and dealing with fake news.
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Deputy Director of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) on the Prevention of COVID-19. from 2020-03-18T13:17
Deputy Director of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), Professor Lucille Blumberg, speaks to Nondumiso Lehutso on the Wellness Booth about the spread of Corona Virus in South A...
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Health-E News Interim CEO, Portia Kubue, Discusses Media's Role in Disseminating Information on the Corona Virus. from 2020-03-18T13:08
Health-E News Interim CEO, Portia Kubue, speaks to Nondumiso Lehutso on the Wellness Booth about the media’s integral role in disseminating information about Corona Virus. Portia provides instrumen...
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National Department of Social Development's Siza Mangagoe speaks about the Anti- Substance Abuse Campaign from 2020-03-05T13:11
The Host of Wellness Booth, Pontsho Pilane, speaks to Siza Mangagoe from the National Department of Social Development about the Anti-Substance Abuse Campaign that was launched by the Department in...
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