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.
Weekly English South Africa Technology · Music
232 Episodes
92 – 112

The impact of Covid 19 on the clothing and textile industry

The SA clothing and textile industry has been hit hard by the Covid19 pandemic, it has responded swiftly to ensure the protection of workers, and for the moment many businesses are making personal protective gear that is critical to managing the pandemic, but are these moves enough to sustain an…
13 Aug 2020 13 min

The impact of Covid-19 in the fashion industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe impact on the fashion industry and here in South Africa as governments closed down manufacturing plants, events cancellations to slow the spread of the virus. The pandemic also forced millions of people to work from home dropping the demand for high fashion items. Siphosihle…
13 Aug 2020 22 min

Should South Africa be moving to level 2 of lockdown restrictions?

It has been a full four months Since South Africa went into lockdown in an attempt to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. Over half a million people, possibly more have been infected with over 10-thousand losing their lives. In the past few days we have seen a drop…
12 Aug 2020 25 min

How to cope with being stuck in a dysfunctional family during the pandemic

Adjusting to the new world of coronavirus and social distancing is difficult as is, and having to live with family and dealing with the dynamics during lockdown can be even harder.How do you make sure you maintain the best relationship with your family while living together in lockdown? Siphosihle Mbule…
12 Aug 2020 10 min

I am not the same after a COVID-19 infection, survivor

South Africa has recorded some of the highest Covid-19 survivors across the world. Many of those infected with covid-19 recover from home and do not need to be admitted in hospital. One covid-19 survivor says they feel the virus took something away. Speaking to Siphosihle Mbule on The Covid Report,…
11 Aug 2020 38 min

How the automotive industry has been affected by covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the globally integrated automotive industry, of which has been fundamental to SA's economy, as an important cluster, it's continuity is thus critical to the future of the industrial and economic landscape of the country. We speak to Naamsa CEO Mike Mabasa…
6 Aug 2020 35 min

Can we end PPE tender corruption?

With the President announcing a variety of measures to deal with COVID related corruption, days later we have seen the exposure of public sector corruption involving politically connected individuals receiving tender contracts for COVID-19 PPE's. For a country aching for strong action against corruption particularly in a time of national…
5 Aug 2020 15 min

Stores inflating prices amid the coronavirus pandemic

The Competition commission is a statutory body constituted in terms of the competition Act, no 89 of 1998 by the Government of South Africa empowered to investigate, control and evaluate restrictive business practices, abuse of dominant positions and mergers in order to achieve equity and efficiency in SA. We speak…
5 Aug 2020 16 min

Can the continued ban on tobacco be justified?

One of the more contentious issues over the course of the lockdown was the bans on alcohol and tobacco products. The conjecture on social media has ranged from humorous memes to fierce debate, with citizens keeping the issue near the top of the discourse, as far as our continued fight…
4 Aug 2020 23 min

Doing matric during a pandemic

For many matriculants in South Africa , the change in the education system due to the coronavirus pandemic has had them feeling anxious and uneasy of what the future holds. We speak to Nomvuyo Manjezi, a matric student at the Uitsig Hoerskool in Centurion about her experience.
4 Aug 2020 9 min

Navigating pregnancy during the coronavirus disease

Today we explore the topic of Covid-19 on pregnancy during the coronavirus pandemic and the challenges expectant mothers face. We speak to new mom Puleng Mofoti and find out how her experience.
30 Jul 2020 18 min

Pregnancy during the Covid 19 pandemic is safe

Pregnant women are often predisposed to viral respiratory infections due to physiological changes such as diaphragm elevation, increased oxygen consumption, edema of respiratory tract mucosa, and altered cellular immunity. As the Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly, pre-natal management, fetal safety, and the potential of mother to fetus transmission are of…
30 Jul 2020 19 min

How has covid019 affected medical aid schemes

Health care funders have hit back at claims by the industry regulator that they are not acting in their members best interest during the covid-19 pandemic. The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) said many medical aids had not applied for exemptions to regulations that would allow them to waive contributions…
29 Jul 2020 13 min

How will the government spend the R70 billion IMF loan?

South Africa has received a R70 billion loan from the international monetary fund. Owne Nkom of Inkunzi Investments says he does not believe our solution in turning the economy around lies with monetary policies.
28 Jul 2020 35 min

How are stokvels operating during the pandemic

National Stokvel Association's Andrew Lukhele says while stokvels are social in nature, they had to adhere to lockdown regulation to limit the spread of the covid19 pandemic. Lukhele says the association has encouraged members to make electronic deposits instead of the common practice of exchanging money.
28 Jul 2020 16 min

Corruption has been normalised as a way of social mobility in South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has that COVID-19 corruption will be put on lockdown when addressing the nation last week. It seems the coronavirus pandemic has provided an opportunity for corrupt individuals to loot state resources. Is there a way of Fighting corruption during the coronavirus pandemic? Gamelihle Bovana speaks to Political…
27 Jul 2020 11 min

How corona virus affects children

Children are usually vulnerable and are more likely to fall ill frequently than adults. This well-known phenomenon was what initially led to the closing of schools and early childhood centers, for fear that children intermingling would accelerate spread in our society to an extraordinarily rapid pace. But is this actually…
27 Jul 2020 24 min
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