Schools are battling to make up for the lost days while also managing the hostile environment under which they have come to operate. Learners are not used to learning in such an environment and this could result in an increase in the number of dropouts…
Learners Under Pressure To Finish Curriculum Read Post »
Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs) from different clinics were instructed to do screening in chosen areas during this campaign. They were picked up by buses from their different clinics (south region of Johannesburg) in the morning and returned in the afternoon.
Mass Screening And Testing Campaign in South Johannesburg Read Post »
The meeting took place at the local church where they discussed their working conditions. CHWs from all the districts in North West came to represent their clinics.
Community Healthcare Workers Meet in North West Province Read Post »
Some ministers in our Government have unashamedly used the COVID-19 pandemic to enrich themselves. Amidst the pandemics of COVID-19, capitalism, classism, racism and gender-based violence, people of faith have, for the most part, been quiet.
A High School Principal’s Spiritual Reflection Read Post »
“Apart from the abnormal working hours, there are many other reasons that make working from home difficult. Whilst you are trying to work, there are other people who are in the house making noise or children who need your attention…”
Abnormal Lockdown Working Hours Read Post »
“Even pregnant women are in danger of delivering their babies on the way to Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital or Bhekisizwe Mlangeni Hospital. Emily Modisane takes her chronic medication from this facility. She has been collecting her medication here monthly…”
Closed Health Facility Offers No Information To Patients Read Post »
The transformation of our education system never took place after 1994. Closing them to protect our children from the COVID-19 pandemic is the best thing to do.
Children’s Resource Centre Supports Call to Close Schools Now Read Post »
“Since the beginning of the lockdown in South Africa, while the main issue is the pandemic, there has been a buzz around the food crisis. This has made the government initiate things such as the Social Relief of Distress Grant…”
Crime Prevention, Land And Food Security Read Post »
“The Olifantsfontein Police Station, in the East of Johannesburg, has closed and reopened three times now since the lockdown started because some officials tested positive for the coronavirus. Services were rendered outside the premises of the station. Now the station…”
COVID-19 Attacks Olifantsfontein Police Station Again Read Post »
“As mines are operating and production is continuing, the health of mine workers and that of the communities are at risk. Anglo American mines around here have adequate health equipment and facilities whereby their employees are screened and treated for…”
COVID-19 Strikes Anglo-American Mines Read Post »
“Two months into the lockdown, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the government will be distributing social relief grants for all qualifying citizens for 6 months. It has been months since this announcement was made, but some people did not qualify…”
Struggle for Social Relief Continues Read Post »
“On the week of the 3 August 2020, residents of Vanderbjlpark (south of Gauteng) and Boipatong took to the streets of Friekie Meyer Boulevard. The boulevard is the main entrance inside Vanderbjlpark coming from Boipatong. Sloppiness in waste management is…”
Sloppy Waste Management a concern in Sebokeng Read Post »
