Our research shows why it's vital to protect older South Africans from coronavirus: Elderly people form part of families and households, and fulfil important caregiving and economic roles. Getty/Klaus VedfeltEvidence is building around the world that elderly people are the most vulnerable group in the COVID-19 pandemic. They are more likely to develop severe symptoms and to die … [Read more...] about Our research shows why it’s vital to protect older South Africans from coronavirus | The Conversation
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Strategies Africa’s tourism requires to manage blow from coronavirus | The Conversation
Strategies Africa's tourism requires to manage blow from coronavirus: Africa needs to promote domestic tourism Joana French/ShutterstockTourism has become an important economic sector for most African countries in the last two decades. There has been increased investments in product development and enhancement, aggressive marketing, coupled with appropriate business-friendly … [Read more...] about Strategies Africa’s tourism requires to manage blow from coronavirus | The Conversation
From Madiba Shirt Maker to Face-Mask Manufacturer
From Madiba Shirt Maker to Face-Mask Manufacturer: Cape Town’s Presidential Group, best known for manufacturing the ‘Madiba Shirt’ style of ‘Presidential Shirt’ has turned it’s Lontana Apparel Factory in Gardens into a mask manufacturer. The non-medical, personal protective equipment (PPE) masks are being supplied to organisations and companies with essential workers throughout … [Read more...] about From Madiba Shirt Maker to Face-Mask Manufacturer
Book review: lessons from a township that resisted apartheid | The Conversation
Book review: lessons from a township that resisted apartheid: Oukasie residents protest over poor service delivery in 2010. Jaco Marais/Gallo Images/Getty ImagesCan people on the wrong end of power change the world by working together? Or are the moments when the powerless take control of their own lives doomed to be snuffed out? The question is raised by Kally Forrest’s book … [Read more...] about Book review: lessons from a township that resisted apartheid | The Conversation
Architecture: four ideas from history that offer healthier design | The Conversation
Architecture: four ideas from history that offer healthier design: GettyImages copy The response to COVID-19 has taken a spatial turn. Borders have been strengthened, people are being asked to confine themselves to their homes. Public spaces – markets, stadiums, schools – have been closed. It has suddenly changed the image of homes and cities. I’ve compiled a short list of … [Read more...] about Architecture: four ideas from history that offer healthier design | The Conversation
