Southern Africa's porous borders pose a problem for containing the coronavirus: An illegal Zimbawean immigrant crosses into South Africa. EFE-EPA/Kim LudbrookMany countries around the world have declared lockdowns in an attempt to curb the sharp rise in deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Africa, which has the highest number of cases in Africa, President Cyril … [Read more...] about Southern Africa’s porous borders pose a problem for containing the coronavirus | The Conversation
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Africa joins the race to trace COVID-19 with genomics | The Conversation
Africa joins the race to trace COVID-19 with genomics: Genomic sequencing can help in understanding viruses. Gio.tto/ShutterstockOne important aspect of managing emerging infections is identifying chains of transmission and assigned cases to clusters of infection. A case in point is South African trade union leader Zwelinzima Vavi, who spent a few days in hospital with the new … [Read more...] about Africa joins the race to trace COVID-19 with genomics | The Conversation
South Africa needs a post-lockdown strategy that emulates South Korea | The Conversation
South Africa needs a post-lockdown strategy that emulates South Korea: South Africans practise social distancing while they queue outside a supermarket in Hillbrow, Johannesburg during the country's lockdown. Photo by Marco Longari/AFP via Getty ImagesWhat strategy should South Africa follow to contain the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after the current 35-day lockdown? … [Read more...] about South Africa needs a post-lockdown strategy that emulates South Korea | The Conversation
Mauritius heads into coronavirus storm with strong social welfare buffers | The Conversation
Mauritius heads into coronavirus storm with strong social welfare buffers: Mauritius' social welfare system is relatively stronger than most nations' Getty ImagesThe global economic costs of the COVID-19 pandemic will be massive, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting the worst global recession since the 1929 Great Depression. In Africa, the epidemic is … [Read more...] about Mauritius heads into coronavirus storm with strong social welfare buffers | The Conversation
Why using just one language in South Africa’s courts is a problem | The Conversation
Why using just one language in South Africa's courts is a problem: Justice cannot be served if those before the courts don't understand proceedings. Gwengoat/Getty Images/iStockLanguage is a crucial element of any criminal justice system. Forensic linguist David Wright has written that people find themselves in the judicial system’s linguistic webs at every step of the … [Read more...] about Why using just one language in South Africa’s courts is a problem | The Conversation
