Inside Covid-19: Insiders share life in the Western Cape frontlines - Groote Schuur and Tygerberg Ep61

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In episode 61 of Inside Covid-19, independent economic and political analyst, UCT professor Richard Calland, assesses how the SA government has handled the pandemic thus far; highlights from two powerful but sobering interviews exploring conditions on the Western Cape’s frontline, first with Dr Ross Hofmeyr from Groote Schuur who takes us into his exhausting world, and then neurosurgeon Prof Ian Vlok of Tygerberg Hospital who explains why the liquor ban is cheered by health workers – but increased capacity in taxis, not so much. - Alec Hogg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Jul 2020 1PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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