Who has been hit hardest by South Africa's lockdown? We found some answers: Grootvlei, Snake Park, an impoverished suburb on the fringe of one of the biggest mine dumps in Soweto, Johannesburg. Poor people have been hit hardest by the fallout of COVID-19 Mujahid Safodien/AFP via Getty ImagesIn trying to limit the spread of COVID-19, policymakers globally have the difficult task … [Read more...] about Who has been hit hardest by South Africa’s lockdown? We found some answers | The Conversation
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Schooling continues in WC while some parents keep their children home
Schooling continues in WC while some parents keep their children home: The provincial government instructed schools to open for grade 7 and 12 pupils on Monday, despite Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announcing on Sunday evening that schools would only reopen next Monday. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Mkhize to conclude tour of WC COVID-19 health … [Read more...] about Schooling continues in WC while some parents keep their children home
#CollinsKhosa: We have complied with 95% of the judgment but we will appeal some areas …
#CollinsKhosa: We have complied with 95% of the judgment but we will appeal some areas ...: Police Minister Bheki Cele says while the police and SA National Defence Force (SANDF) have complied with most of the Collins Khosa judgment, they will be appealing some areas. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Parliament gives Cele 3 months to appoint IPID head: While … [Read more...] about #CollinsKhosa: We have complied with 95% of the judgment but we will appeal some areas …
What should South Africa’s coronavirus endgame look like? Here are some options | The Conversation
What should South Africa's coronavirus endgame look like? Here are some options: Can social distancing and lockdown can work in South Africa’s townships and informal settlements? Getty ImagesSouth Africa has aggressively intervened to contain the local SARS-CoV-2 viral epidemic. But it is far from clear which strategic outcome is being pursued. Is it following the lead of … [Read more...] about What should South Africa’s coronavirus endgame look like? Here are some options | The Conversation
Gaps in South Africa’s relief scheme leave some workers with no income | The Conversation
Gaps in South Africa's relief scheme leave some workers with no income: Economic crisis is beginning to bite Getty ImagesAn economic crisis is beginning to bite in South Africa, resulting from the decision to shut down a large chunk of the economy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa locked down its economy for three weeks in March, but later extended this for … [Read more...] about Gaps in South Africa’s relief scheme leave some workers with no income | The Conversation
