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
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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

Fertility treatments amid the coronavirus pandemic

In South Africa, infertility occurs in 15% to 20% of the population. That means one in every six couples struggle to conceive. Thanks to the advancement of technology, many of the couples who struggle to conceive are able to consider other options of family planning. The Cape Fertility Clinic has…
23 Jul 2020 26 min

Alcohol ban good for health-care system amid the Covid19 crisis

The negative effects of alcohol on society and the health-care system has always been around. It’s just harder to manage and cope with it when we’re going through a pandemic. As the alcohol sales ban is lifted now, the decline in alcohol-related injuries and trauma cases seen in hospitals in…
22 Jul 2020 29 min

Alcohol ban will lead to more job losses

Worker union Fawu says the decision by the government to reinstate the alcohol ban could lead to thousands of job losses. President Cyril Ramaphosa had said there was evidence that the lifting of the ban on the sale of alcohol led to an increase in hospital admissions for patients who…
22 Jul 2020 21 min

Child abandonment on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic

South Africa has one of the highest rates of infant abandonment in the world. The national lockdown exacerbated this as being under lockdown posed a lot of hardships for many households, leaving many people without jobs and not knowing where their next income will come from. Speaking on the rise…
21 Jul 2020 34 min

How safe are the PPEs and sanitisers currently available in the market?

We focus on personal protective equipment (PPE), these are the products that are currently in demand to protect people from contracting and spreading Covid-19. These products include masks, thermometers, sanitizers, disinfectants and gloves. The SABS provides the platform for quality services and products which is the key differentiator in an…
16 Jul 2020 17 min

How small business owners are innovating during the pandemic and creating jobs

Small businesses, including those run by women and young entrepreneurs have been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown regulations put in place to slow down the infection of the coronavirus. Hluvuko Designs is one of these businesses, but the company was able to quickly innovate and change focus…
16 Jul 2020 8 min
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