Pasha 66: Coronavirus conspiracy theories and myths: shutterstock “The coronavirus was made in a laboratory in Wuhan, China.” “COVID-19 is not real and comes from 5G network towers.” “Drinking warm water with lemon juice will kill the coronavirus.” “The flu vaccination will mean I won’t get COVID-19.” These are all conspiracy theories and myths shared on social media platforms. … [Read more...] about Pasha 66: Coronavirus conspiracy theories and myths | The Conversation
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Pasha 64: The history of drugs in southern Africa | The Conversation
Pasha 64: The history of drugs in southern Africa: shutterstock The history of drugs in southern Africa shows how pharmaceutical and illegal substances are intertwined. Understanding the history matters because a society inherits ideas about what is “normal” and what is morally right or wrong. This shapes the approach to care for people with drug addiction, for example. Policy … [Read more...] about Pasha 64: The history of drugs in southern Africa | The Conversation
Pasha 62: Will South Africa run out of food during the coronavirus lockdown? | The Conversation
Pasha 62: Will South Africa run out of food during the coronavirus lockdown?: shutterstock Since South Africa has been placed in lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19, many people have been panic buying and stockpiling groceries. As a result, many of the grocery stores in the country have some empty shelves. Questions about whether South Africa will run out of food have been … [Read more...] about Pasha 62: Will South Africa run out of food during the coronavirus lockdown? | The Conversation
Pasha 58: South Africa’s fruit industry and the opportunities it presents | The Conversation
Pasha 58: South Africa's fruit industry and the opportunities it presents: shutterstock South Africa’s fruit industry has tremendous potential. The industry is already a global player, thanks to its citrus exports. But there is scope for other fruit such as berries and avocados. It’s important to tap into this potential, given that fruit exports have the ability to create … [Read more...] about Pasha 58: South Africa’s fruit industry and the opportunities it presents | The Conversation
Pasha 57: Adam Habib on higher education in South Africa | The Conversation
Pasha 57: Adam Habib on higher education in South Africa: shutterstock Higher education in South Africa has undergone some tough times in recent years. There have been numerous protests over fees and affordability. One of the university leaders at the centre of the debates was Adam Habib, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. In … [Read more...] about Pasha 57: Adam Habib on higher education in South Africa | The Conversation
