Wits students who vacated their residences in limbo
A number of students who stayed in Wits residences before the lockdown face an unexpected challenge as lectures commence on Monday April 20.
Gauteng’s Asian community face prejudice amid Covid-19
“People react to fear in different ways and unfortunately, sometimes it’s hate.” (more…)
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN PHOTOESSAY: Keeping busy
Laura Hunter is a honours in journalism student at Wits University. This is her life in lockdown.
COVID 19: Wits international students remain in residence lockdown
International Wits University students stuck in South Africa have remained in residence since the lockdown began. (more…)
Companies pave the way for deliveries of essential goods
Grocery and retail stores continue delivery services of essential goods only during the lockdown.
COVID19: What’s the deal with chloroquine?
A drug that was originally created to tackle malaria has gained attention as a possible treatment for Covid-19. (more…)
Wits switches to remote online learning
Wits University in Johannesburg will be switching to the online remote learning environment from Monday, April 20. Various measures have been put in place to address remote learning challenges.
COVID19: Couple stitch reusable face masks for donation
They worked from home over a period of ten days. (more…)
COVID19: A palianation nurse talks about care in the time of coronavirus
Health care workers are having to compromise how they do their work in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
COVID19: Wits department keeps deaf communities in the loop
Access to information is one of the number one challenges faced by deaf communities in South Africa. (more…)
COVID19: You still have to pay rent, tenants told
“My income is highly dependent on the amount of tips I get. Since I am not an essential worker I have not been working for almost 20 days to date.”
COVID19: Wits student develops antimicrobial surface coating
The prevention of surface contamination is more important now than ever before. (more…)
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