COVID19: International students left to their own ‘devices’ as remote learning starts
A number of international students find themselves without access to the remote online learning currently underway.
As told to: Child abuse cases have spiked during the lockdown
The Teddy Bear Foundation has seen 57 cases of child abuse since the lockdown began. (more…)
As told to: Telling the story of everyday kindness on the streets of Johannesburg
“It is important to tell a truthful story and convey what is truly happening during this time.” (more…)
COVID19: Khayelitsha informal businesses struggle to survive
“If this lockdown continues, I’m afraid I will have to sell some of my equipment to survive.” (more…)
COVID19: The grass might not be greener on the other side for sports
Uncertainty around the return of sport looms over the sport industry with revenue being affected in all areas from the sale of club merchandise to player endorsements and sponsorship appearance fees. (more…)
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.
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN PHOTOESSAY: Keeping busy
Laura Hunter is a honours in journalism student at Wits University. This is her life in lockdown.
Companies pave the way for deliveries of essential goods
Grocery and retail stores continue delivery services of essential goods only during the lockdown.
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: Lockdown loneliness
The coronavirus lockdown has left some students feeling alone and anxious in their current environments.
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