The Covid Report

The impact of Covid-19 and what the future holds for the Aviation Industry

Today we look at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the aviation industry. Siphosihle Mbuli speaks to Chris Zweigenthal, the CEO of the Airline Association of SA and Chris will be informing us on how dire the financial situation of the industry is since the Covid-19 outbreak. We’ve heard…

9 Jun 2020 17 min

The impact of covid19 on people living with disabilities

On the Covid report today we focus on the impact of the coronavirus on people living with disabilities. Persons living with disabilities have more healthcare needs linked to impairments and are most vulnerable to the impact of low quality or inaccessible healthcare. Siphosihle Mbuli speaks to Ntshavheni Netshituni from BlindSA…

8 Jun 2020 42 min

Are the lockdown regulations invalid and unconstitutional as per high court ruling?

The Gauteng High Court suspended the declaration of invalidity of the regulations for 14 days, meaning that the level 3 regulations remain in effect for now. The court has government to amend, review, and republish the regulations. This must be done with due consideration to the limitation each regulation has…

3 Jun 2020 28 min

While property market has been hard hit by covid19, now is a good time to invest in property

The property market is one of the sectors that have been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It was brought to a standstill during level 5 lockdown regulations, and under level 4 there was some reprieve as people were permitted to move houses. We speak to Harry Meyburg from Etchells…

3 Jun 2020 23 min

How can indigenous medicine like lengana/umhlonyane can be used to treat covid19?

On the Covid Report today we look at the role of traditional medicine in treating the coronavirus pandemic. Siphosihle Mbuli speaks to Mkhulu Zola Xashimba is a Nyanga, Naturalist and a herbalist. He specializes in indigenous ethnomedicine ethnopsychology and ethnopsychiatry.

28 May 2020 41 min

Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the adoption of 4IR

The Corona virus pandemic, has made technology and internet connectivity essential as people have had to work from home. Siphosihle Mbuli talks to Tech Business Development Enthusiast Kevin Ssemwogerere who says the pandemic has reshapes the way in which we work, study and interact on social media. He says the…

27 May 2020 20 min

University students and staff to self-screen daily using a toolkit called Health Check

When South Africa moves to level 3 of the lockdown restrictions, universities will allow 33% of the students to return to class. To stop the spread of the virus, students and lectures will have have to undergo daily Covid-19 screenings. Siphosihle Mbuli speaks to the Executive Manager in the CEO’s…

27 May 2020 15 min

Domestic travel to play critical role in reviving tourism sector post coronavirus pandemic

On The Covid Report today we focus on tourism, a sectors that have been severely affected by the corona virus pandemic, can it be rejuvenated? The tourism industry is a major contributor to the South African economy and employment of citizens. The sector contributes about 9% to the country's gross domestic product. Siphosihle Mbuli…

26 May 2020 38 min

Level 3 lockdown restrictions, are we ready for a surge in covid19 infections?

The lockdown in South Africa was for government to prepare for when there is a surge in the corona virus pandemic. Speaking to Siphosihle Mbuli on The Covid Report, Social and Political Commentator Jamie Mighti says president Ramaphosa’s address on the country moving to level 3 of the lockdown restrictions was…

25 May 2020 10 min

The coronavirus pandemic has shown us that intra-Africa trade is important

The 25th of May marks Africa Day. On The Covid Report today, we look at how the continent has health with the pandemic. Youth coordinator at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation an Advocate for Africa and her plight, an attorney, Puseletso Sauli says South Africa’s problems cannot be solved in association…

25 May 2020 10 min

How to keep healthy and fit during covid19

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, South Africa has implemented various levels of restrictions to limit the spread of the virus. As a there is limited time for people to exercise and be active. Siphosihle Mbuli and Gamelihle Bovana speaks to fitness guru Bantu machaya who says there are easy to do at…

22 May 2020 58 min

How to keep a healthy credit record during the coronavirus pandemic what you need to know

The Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown in an effort to stop the spread of the virus, has led to many consumers losing their income and struggling to meet their financial obligations. There are new policies are being put in place to limit the negative consequences of coronavirus. On The Covid…

22 May 2020 27 min

The Impact of Covid 19 on young people, from Accra Ghana, to China and Massachusetts in the US

On The Covid Report today we look at how the corona virus pandemic has affected young people, speaking to Khensane Nkomo who left South Africa just before the lockdown for work in China as an English teacher. Nkomo says upon arrival in China she was in quarantine for a few…

20 May 2020 55 min

Domestic workers are struggling to put food on the table with no income during the pandemic

On The Covid Report today we focus on the plight of domestic workers, some of whom have not received a salary since the start of the lockdown March. One domestic worker wanted to remain anonymous says her employer has not paid her salary since May. She is asking government to…

19 May 2020 49 min

What happens when a medical doctor is infected with the corona virus?

On The Covid Report today we speak to Dr Ashlyn Job who has recovered from a coronavirus infection. The 27 years old Dr Job who stays with family in Eldorado Park on the South of Johannesburg says the 19 days of quarantine where she couldn't speak to anyone were the…

14 May 2020 50 min

Should the 2020 Academic year be scrapped as learners feel anxious about retuning to classrooms?

On The Covid Report today speak to learners in Grades 11 and 12 about how online schooling has been and retuning to school as numbers of the coronavirus infection increase. While it remains unclear whether schools across the country will reopen for matrics and Grade 7 pupils by 1 June,…

13 May 2020 46 min

How has life been like under lockdown? 

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives. The restriction on movement, selling and buying of cigarettes and alcohol can have impact on people's well being. On The Covid Report today psychologist Dr Damaris Motlhapamaswi says the whole country is going through some kind of loss because of…

12 May 2020 42 min

Will no cleansing and shorter funerals during the Covid19 pandemic upset ancestors?

On #TheCovidReport today we look at funerals during the corona virus pandemic. Traditional healer Gogo mpho Mopeli calls on government to allow families to burry their loved ones according to their customs and religion. Speaking to Game Bovana and Siphosihle Mbuli on the Covid Report Mopeli says we risk having…

11 May 2020 35 min

How much longer of no sporting can you endure?

COVID 19 has blown the half time (or full time, depending on how optimistic you are) whistle on all things sports related all across the globe. The Covid Report team engages EWN Sports Journalist Michael Pedro on the matter, unpacking the stances of South Africa's major sports bodies & pondering…

6 May 2020 19 min

Gender Based Violence victims trapped with their abusers during coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have provided a perfect environment for the Gender based violence in South Africa- which is already at crisis levels. People are confined to their homes - where often their abusers are- with no where to run to. Sonke Gender Justice speaks to Siphosihle Mbuli and Gamelihle Bovana…

6 May 2020 21 min