Houseparty: The App Putting the Social Back Into Distancing: In the age of COVID-19 quarantine, we are all looking for ways to stay in touch with our friends, family and colleagues without seeing them face-to-face. What if there was a way to get the same face-to-face experience without the risk of exposure to the coronavirus? Introducing Houseparty. This app has seen a sharp … [Read more...] about Houseparty: The App Putting the Social Back Into Distancing
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Social protection responses to the COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa | The Conversation
Social protection responses to the COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa: What social protection measures are in place for those who'll be worst affected by the economic impacts of the lockdown? ShutterstockPoor and vulnerable South Africans, including domestic, farm, service sector, and self-employed workers as well as children from poor families, face a double shock. COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Social protection responses to the COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa | The Conversation
No social distancing at some Easter Cape health facilities amid rising infections – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
No social distancing at some Easter Cape health facilities amid rising infections – Port Elizabeth in the News: No social distancing at some Easter Cape health facilities amid rising infections: The lack of social distancing was evident during a visit on Friday to Dora Nginza Hospital in Port Elizabeth, where it became clear that the facility was not enforcing social distancing … [Read more...] about No social distancing at some Easter Cape health facilities amid rising infections – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Pandemics act on social fault lines: lessons for COVID-19 from HIV and AIDS | The Conversation
Pandemics act on social fault lines: lessons for COVID-19 from HIV and AIDS: HIV activists in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa in 2004. Solidarity and organisation were key in fighting HIV stigma. Gideon Mendel/Corbis via Getty ImagesRalph Kretzen, who died on 26 August 1982, and Pieter Daniël (Charles) Steyn, who died on 1 January 1983, were the first two people officially … [Read more...] about Pandemics act on social fault lines: lessons for COVID-19 from HIV and AIDS | The Conversation
Social media platforms need stricter policies to curb fake news – SA Regulator
Social media platforms need stricter policies to curb fake news - SA Regulator: Information Regulator Pansy Tlakula says social media platform policies need to be brought in line with national laws as the country grapples with the effect of fake news and disinformation during elections. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Transport Ministry issues correction on … [Read more...] about Social media platforms need stricter policies to curb fake news – SA Regulator
