Tighter measures are necessary to contain Covid-19’s spread in Gauteng, but returning to level-five restrictions is not on the cards, says Makhura

Delaying the vaccination of prisoners could lead to a public health disaster

The curfew is shorter, alcohol sale times almost normal and more people can meet at religious, social, political and cultural gatherings

The pandemic is happening in the context of a healthcare system we have allowed to decay

The ANC either does not understand the best interests of those it was elected to serve — or it knows and doesn’t care

The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols

This simple actuarial model uses general guidelines, rather than data and assumptions about Covid-19 specifically, to simulate the effect of safety protocols

The taxi industry is the backbone of South Africa’s public transport system. But its drivers, at the mercy of their bosses and government, are struggling to survive the new…

Social distancing and face masks were largely forgotten as thousands of French people danced and partied well into Monday in the first big blow out since the coronavirus lockdown

One radio presenter is using the airwaves to bring vital facts about the virus to Dadaab’s 217 000 residents

Two matric learners talk about not being able to mingle with friends, anxiety about their exams and what happens outside the schoolyard

Ahead of their opening, the basic education department has given schools three models to consider to ensure physical distancing

Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis was a textbook example of what not to do, you will have to do it all differently

Excessive use of force by the security forces during the Covid-19 pandemic has overwhelmingly been experienced in poor communities

With schools set to reopen as the lockdown eases, teachers say too few classrooms, dodgy toilets and inadequate water make it difficult to teach safely

Don’t let your libido get the better of you and keep your sex extra safe, by staying home

This week’s cartoon in the M&G by Carlos is on keeping the perfect distance in the time of Covid-19

With stadiums shut, clubs and leagues are turning to the video games to stay relevant

‘It was hard to survive without performance’

The danger’s invisible but terrifying. So the army’s rolling in, freedom’s rolling out, I’m rolling up and my overdraft is rolling over