Opinion and Analysis
Managing the impact of fighting Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers
Hundreds of psychologists and psychiatrists are volunteering to offer support
By Mental Health Care for Covid-19 Healthcare Workers
Opinion | 30 April 2020
Covid-19 grant: We can learn from Namibia
Emergency grant was paid out to hundreds of thousands within three weeks
By Jeremy Seekings, Lena Gronbach and Nicoli Nattrass
Analysis | 29 April 2020
Covid-19: You can’t buy warm food, but you can buy Lottery tickets
No explanation offered as to why this has remained an essential good
Opinion | 24 April 2020
Covid-19 and the perils of over-incarceration
Inspecting judge calls for prisoner releases
Opinion | 24 April 2020
Covid-19: Ramaphosa’s plan is good, but the budget is insufficient
An in-depth analysis of the social grants component of the relief package
Analysis | 23 April 2020
Covid-19: Informal traders will need support after the lockdown
Millions of South Africans are dependent on the informal economy
By Sarah Heneck
Opinion | 23 April 2020
Covid-19: Unpacking President Ramaphosa’s rescue package
A major step forward, but some warning lights are flashing
By Gilad Isaacs
Analysis | 22 April 2020
Covid-19: Prison inmates are in immediate danger
Picture 70 to 100 people in a room that is 8x24 square metres
Analysis | 21 April 2020
Why South Africa needs basic income support now
A rapid increase in hunger levels in the poorest households undermines people’s ability to comply with the lockdown
Opinion | 21 April 2020