INFOGRAPHIC: The ban on alcohol and cigarettes
The national lockdown has seen the sale of alcohol and cigarettes banned, alongside a number of other regulations in the fight against the spread of covid-19. (more…)
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN PHOTO ESSAY: Lockdown lessons
Catia De Castro is a student journalist at Wits Vuvuzela. This is what lockdown has taught her.
INFOGRAPHIC: Brain food for brain power
With the stress of online learning and exams, here’s a list of ‘ brain foods’ to help improve brain health & functionality. (more…)
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN PHOTO ESSAY: The seriousness of stage 4 in South Africa
Wits Vuvuzela student journalist, Niall Higgins visited a number of shopping centres in the East Rand area to observe the way the lockdown rules like social distancing, the wearing of masks and remain home were being adhered to. (more…)
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN PHOTOESSAY: Nothing is the same
Wits Vuvuzela student journalist, Dylan Bettencourt, reflects on his life in lockdown at his home in Johannesburg South.
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INFOGRAPHIC: 5 key moments of covid-19 in South Africa
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced on Sunday, March 15, that the covid-19 pandemic is considered a national State of Disaster.
INFOGRAPHIC: Tips for remote online exams
Wits University moved to online learning on April, 20 and students are expected to write their exams remotely. This infographic illustrates the tips and preparations students need to consider for online exams.
Graphics and Text: Zikhona Klaas
FEATURED IMAGE: Wits University has recently moved to remote online learning and students are expected to write their first remote online exams. Photo: File
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LIFE IN LOCKDOWN PHOTO ESSAY: Mood Swings
Zinhle Belle is a student journalist at Wits University. These are her reflections at her home in Johannesburg during the lockdown.
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN PHOTO ESSAY: Up close and personal
Emma O’Connor is a student journalist at Wits Vuvuzela. This is her life in lockdown in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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