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
120 – 140

How to better manage your finances during the pandemic

Almost eight in 10 South Africans say their household income has been cut by the Covid-19 pandemic, while one in ten had already lost their jobs – this is according to new research from consumer credit reporting agency, TransUnion; an 15 JULY 2020 The Covid Report household finances additional 7…
15 Jul 2020 39 min

How long will it take before a covid-19 vaccine is available for all?

The race is on to find a vaccine for the SARS-CoV-2 which causes Covid19 virus. Wits University is currently running vaccine trials, w speak to Dr Clare Cutland, is a scientific coordinator at the Wits African Leadership in Vaccinology Expertise Consortium and works with the Respiratory and meningeal pathogens research…
14 Jul 2020 28 min

How to keep your identity safe amid the covid-19 crisis

Identity theft is rife in South Africa, with nearly half of consumers having either fallen victim to identity theft, or knowing someone who has, according to TransUnion research. Siphoshile Mbuli and Gamelihle Bovana speak to Kriben Reddy, a Senior Director at TransUnion.
14 Jul 2020 23 min

Recovering from a Covid-19 infection, the story of a 17 year old Grade 11 learner

Nikita Johnson is a 17-year-old Grade 11 learner who recently contracted the coronavirus recently. Nikita is self isolating in her mother’s bedroom in Johannesburg. She has cautioned people to stay away from social gatherings. She says her biggest challenge in fighting the virus is staying in isolation and mental health,…
13 Jul 2020 16 min

Early childhood development centres are-open amid a Covid-19 pandemic

The Pretoria High Court ruled on Monday 6 July that private nursery schools that comply with Covid-19 safety measures can open immediately. Siphosihle Mbuli and Gamelihle Bovana speak Anton van der Merwe, who is the SA Childcare Association’s Group Managing Director. They also spoke to Tansy Venter who is a…
8 Jul 2020 55 min

Has online learning compromised the quality of higher education?

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many industries and sectors to change and embrace technology. Institutions of Higher learning have had to forgo contact learning and interactions among the academic community and resort to online learning in an attempt to try and save the academic year. The question is, how has…
6 Jul 2020 45 min

Using technology to fight covid-19

As the Covid-19 pandemic rages, technologists have been rushing to build apps, services, and systems for contact tracing – identifying and notifying all those who come in contact with a carrier. Despite the many services that may seem convenient and help us fight the virus, however we know very little…
2 Jul 2020 20 min

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
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