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South Africa: Fear of Covid-19 Has Caused Major Disruption to Healthcare, New Data Shows
spotlight, 20 July 2020
New data points to fears of contracting COVID-19 at congested health facilities as the primary reason for people not seeking needed care and defaulting on their chronic medication,… Read more »
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Africa: South Africa's Covid-19 Figures May be Warning for Rest of Continent - WHO
DW, 20 July 2020
The WHO said South Africa's outbreak, which accounts for 61% of the continent's pandemic burden, could be a "precursor" for the region. Kenya, Zambia and Namibia are already seeing… Read more »
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South Africa: SA Reports 9 300 New COVID-19 Cases
SAnews.gov.za, 21 July 2020
South Africa recorded 9 300 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases, since the outbreak in the country, to 373 628. Read more »
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South Africa: Counting COVID-19's Cost On Other Health Issues
New Frame, 15 July 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected access to women's healthcare in particular, as well as medical care for those with chronic illnesses. Read more »
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South Africa: SA Reaps What It Has Sown As COVID-19 Rages
New Frame, 17 July 2020
Among the growing list of coronavirus symptoms is social inertia. We simply cannot afford it as thousands fall ill by the day and jobs are slashed. Read more »
South Africa Counting the Costs of Covid-19
Major disruptions to healthcare, a protracted battle about whether it is safe for children to return to school, thousands of job losses, and a supplementary budget review that will cushion the pandemic's blow, but growth in the country's debt will be felt for years to come.
Thousands of South African hospitality and wine industry workers took to the streets to protest against the banning of alcohol sales and restrictions on restaurant hours during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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South Africa: Taxis Operating At Full Capacity
GroundUp, 30 June 2020
Taxis in Durban defied lockdown regulations on Monday by loading to full capacity. Photo: Nokulunga Majola. Read more »
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South Africa: Counting COVID-19's Economic Cost
New Frame, 15 July 2020
The first estimates of how the coronavirus has impacted livelihoods have arrived and the data is harrowing, showing women and lower-income black earners are disproportionately… Read more »
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South Africa: 'We Say It is Better to Skip a Grade Than Dig a Grave'
GroundUp, 20 July 2020
A forum of school governing bodies issued letters to Port Elizabeth parents for the immediate closure of primary schools. Read more »
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South Africa: Energy Minister Mantashe Admitted to Hospital for Covid-19
Govt of SA, 20 July 2020
About a week ago, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP) and his wife, Mrs Nolwandle Mantashe tested positive for Covid-19, which necessitated them to… Read more »
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South Africa: Thousands of Gauteng Teachers Not Back At School
SAnews.gov.za, 20 July 2020
The Gauteng Education Department is looking to employ "young and dynamic" teachers after thousands of educators in the province have applied to either work from home or exit the… Read more »
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South Africa: Eastern Cape Doctor Describes Life-and-Death Covid-19 Decisions
GroundUp, 21 July 2020
Dr David Stead, Infectious Diseases specialist and Head of Medicine at Cecilia Makiwane and Frere Hospitals in East London. Photo: Johnnie Isaac Read more »
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South Africa: KZN Expected to Be the Next Epicentre, Mkhize Cautions
SAnews.gov.za, 20 July 2020
While the number of new COVID-19 cases is stabilising in the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal is expected to join Gauteng as the country's epicentre, Health… Read more »
