NEWS ANALYSIS: Covid-19 worsens education sector’s teacher crisis
The teacher shortage induced by covid-19 threatens to derail progress made in the sector thus far.
Wits: Leaked students’ personal details retrieved
The accidentally circulated information included students’ full names, email addresses and ID numbers.
Students society raises funds for shelters
The online campaign hopes to aid 51 women with essentials.
Wits actuarial science student wins award, R150 000 for school
The fellowship will afford Jimmy Yuan the opportunity to be mentored by Discovery Limited founder and CEO, Adrian Gore. (more…)
Master a variety of skills to make it in radio, conference told
Participants at the Ask the Programme Manager webinar got all the tips for cracking into the radio industry. (more…)
Gauteng universities head up population research
A population research project focusing on low-income communities in Johannesburg has been launched by the universities of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
PROFILE: Nonhlanhla Koaho commits to caring for the less fortunate in her community
“From a very young age I’ve always aspired to bring change in my community.” (more…)
As told to: Paramedic not expecting ‘thank you’ for job on the front lines
Mariam Tootla (22) from Ormonde, Johannesburg has been a paramedic for over four years, and is currently working as a reserve for the City of Johannesburg Emergency Medical Services.
INFOGRAPHIC: Prioritising mental health and well-being
Help is on hand during lockdown. (more…)
As told to: Au pair turns to racy content app to make ends meet
Au pair and event promotion manager, Kiara*, 23, from Johannesburg is one of the many South Africans who have been left without an income during the lockdown period. To make up for this loss of income, she has turned to the OnlyFans app to produce paid-for adult entertainment content for her subscribers.
Eswatini creatives finding new avenues under lockdown
Local Eswatini photographers and videographers are continuing to ply their trade in different ways. (more…)
INFOGRAPHIC: SA’s economic response
South Africa’s response to Covid-19 includes a public health strategy coupled with significant economic support for the country which remains in lockdown since Thursday, March 26. This infographic illustrates the key aspects of this economic support.