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WhatsApp limits message forwarding to slow spread of COVID-19 misinformation

A WhatsApp spokesman said the new limit was in place indefinitely.

Social protection responses to the COVID-19 lockdown in SA

1 day ago

Several groups of people are at high risk of hardship, especially those who have effectively become unemployed because of the lockdown.

Lockdown could exacerbate GBV crisis, say activists

1 day ago

Women’s rights organisations are concerned that the current lockdown will only exacerbate the issue.

Coronavirus: Pregnant women urged to take precautions

2 days ago

One expert says during the coronavirus outbreak they need to be extra cautious especially nearing delivery dates.

What impact is COVID-19 having on Middle East conflicts?

3 days ago

The United Nations has appealed for ceasefires in all the major conflicts rocking the planet, with its chief Antonio Guterres on Friday warning "

Coronavirus will have long-term implications for business leaders. Here are the top five

5 days ago

As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, the focus of business leaders and others has been on immediate responses and short-term time horizons.

COVID-19: SA's neglected military faces 'mission impossible'

5 days ago

The military has been deployed in communities across the country to support efforts to contain the COVID-19 disease and help save the lives of citizen

How to help students with a hearing impairment as courses move online

6 days ago

As higher education institutions scramble to take their teaching online, lecturers require some help to make material accessible to all students.

The world before this coronavirus and after cannot be the same

6 days ago

The consequences will be far more severe and long lasting in poorer countries.

SA's response to COVID-19 worsens the plight of waste reclaimers

6 days ago

Since the country went on lockdown, reclaimers have been locked out of landfills and cannot work in the streets.

COVID-19: To test or not to test

1 week ago

It is quite clear that the world is now dealing with two pandemics instead of one. The first is the virus. The second is fear and, in many cases, outr