COVID-19: Students and parents should play their part in keeping safe amid exams

Posted in: Spotlight

Ahead of the end-of-year school exams the Western Cape Department of Education has called on matric pupils and their parents to consider the COVID-19 risk associated with attending large social events. Since June, 792 learners have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Western Cape. Siyabonga Kamnqa reports.

COVID-19: Marketing of tunnels continues, despite criticism from WHO and scientists

Posted in: Latest

The spraying of sanitisers on people in special tunnels or booths in order to combat COVID-19 has been condemned by scientists and government as unnecessary and potentially harmful. Some manufacturers nevertheless continue to market these products. Elna Schütz investigates.

COVID-19: Project helps EC rural communities access hand sanitisers

Posted in: Eastern Cape, Latest, Provinces

Rhodes University and the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform are working together to make sure more people have access to hand sanitiser.