VOW 88.1 The Covid Report

The Covid Report

At the onset of the Covid- 19 pandemic in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in March 2020, Voice of Wits launched an hour- long daily talk show, The Covid Report. This show focuses on the impact the virus has on various sectors of society. Some of the topics covered include; stories of recovery, how people living in informal settlements are dealing with the pandemic, the impact of the virus on schooling- focusing on home schooling. The LIVE show airs 6 and 7pm Monday to Thursday and is available on podcast after that.
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232 Episodes
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Care for your skin amid coronavirus pandemic

Skin irritations and allergic reactions are more prevalent during Covid-19 pandemic as we are required to wear face masks at all times, as well as use hand sanitizers and wash our hands with soap frequently. At times these products can be very harsh on our skin; how do we care…
1 Jul 2020 21 min

Getting to zero covid-19 infections

Since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the world at the start of 2020, after it was discovered in Wuhan, China, containment efforts, though difficult and undertaken at great sacrifice, are aimed at encouraging the necessary ‘behavioural changes’ required to manage the spread of this virus whilst we strengthen the ability of…
1 Jul 2020 15 min

Funerals are hotspots for covid-19 infections, stay home if you can

As South Africa sees a surge in the number of coronavirus infections following government’s decision to ease lockdown regulations, there are warnings that Gauteng, because of the size of the population in sheets density will become an epicentre. Speaking to Gamelihle Bovana, the Department of Health in Gauteng’s spokesperson who…
30 Jun 2020 17 min

South Africa is facing a job loss bloodbath amid Covid-19

Labour union Numsa says they have never had to deal with so many retrenchment notices. Numsa’s national spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the situation can be only be define as a ‘jobloss blood bath’. Numsa says the companies have to change behavior and ensure that workers are protected, training be provided…
29 Jun 2020 30 min

The challenges of freelancing during the Coronavirus pandemic

On The Covid Report today we focus on the challengers freelancers are facing during the pandemic. Siphosihle Mbuli and Gamelihle Bovan are in conversation with Sazi Mbalekwa who is a Motion Picture Producer Content Creator Creative Entrepreneurship Consultant.
25 Jun 2020 46 min

Impact of covid-19 in informal settlements

Informal Settlements interview: Are the conditions in informal settlements conducive to preventing Corona? On the Covid-Report today we unpack how the pandemic affects informal settlements. Siphosihle Mbuli and Gamelihle Bovana speaks to Phumeza Mlungwana - International Budgeting Partnership SA
24 Jun 2020 31 min

More job loses expected

On the Covid Report we focus on job losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic, speaking to Verlie Oosthuizen, an Employment & Labour Specialist.
24 Jun 2020 11 min

First COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa begin

The first clinical trial for for a vaccine against Covid-19 will star this week. This was announce on 23 June 2020, during a virtual press conference hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. The South African Ox1Cov-19 Vaccine VIDA-Trial aims to find a vaccine that will prevent infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that…
23 Jun 2020 1 hr 28 min

Mental Health crisis at university expected with Covid-19

On the Covid Report we are joined with CEO of Higher Health Dr Ramneek unpacking the regulations put in place by Higher Health for Institutions of learning and their fight against Mental Health in the time of Covid-19.
22 Jun 2020 30 min

Have universities dealt with the Coronavirus pandemic effectively?

The impact of the pandemic on the education sector has been well documented and publicised. On The Covid Report today we look at the state of affairs in the tertiary education sector, & the ways in which the "online learning" development still needs to level its playing field. Siphosihle Mbuli…
22 Jun 2020 16 min

Young men are in desperate need of mentorship and guidance

Recent Studies have Found that 24% of South African boy child between grade 8 to 11 had experienced feelings of Depression, hopelessness and sadness while a further 21% had attempted suicide at least once. In addition, the inability to express their emotions has shown to have a negative impact on…
18 Jun 2020 14 min

Youth unemployment at crises levels and where are the R350s?

One of the biggest problem South Africa is currently facing is youth unemployment. The youth unemployment rate is expected to be 70% by the end of 2020, as Covid19 puts jobs at risk for about 1.6 million to 2.5 million in South Africa. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbate our situation- more and more people…
17 Jun 2020 20 min

Wits University launches own Covid19 screening app for staff and students

With South Africa moving to level 3 of the lockdown regulations, and universities being allowed to have up to 33% of the students and staff return to campus, Wits University has launched its own Covid19 Screening App to curb the spread of the coronavirus. VOWFM's Havey T Mathibi speaks to…
15 Jun 2020 10 min

Is your employer covid19 compliant?

South Africa's Chief inspector for Occupational Health and Safety has urged workers to report their employers for non-compliance with the Covid19 regulations put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus with the Department of Employment and Labour. Siphoshihle Mbuli speaks to Tibor Szana, the National Chief Inspector for…
11 Jun 2020 27 min

How are waste reclaimers surviving the coronavirus pandemic

Because of the High unemployment in South Africa, we have seen in recent years a number of people taking up waste reclaiming as a means of survival. These workers are sometimes up from as early as 3am going to the dustbin to find items that can be recycled and re-used…
10 Jun 2020 22 min
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