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.
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232 Episodes
160 – 180

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

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

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

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

Thousand of people are losing jobs due to Covid19 pandemic

Nursing union Denosa says everyone has to take responsibility for their health during the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to VOWFM, Denosa’s Simphiwe Gada says all health workers, from doctors, to nurses, and cleaners should receive a risk or covid19 allowance. Some nurses spoke to VOWN FM about working on the frontlines…
5 May 2020 14 min

Nurses demand a corona virus risk allowance

Nursing union Denosa says everyone has to take responsibility for their health during the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to VOWFM, Denosa’s Simphiwe Gada says all health workers, from doctors, to nurses, and cleaners should receive a risk or covid19 allowance. Some nurses spoke to VOWN FM about working on the frontlines…
5 May 2020 30 min

The UIF has paid out R5.3 billion to employers for salaries

The UIF has paid over R5.3 billion to employers who have applied for the #CovidRelief (Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme) to pay salaries. Deputy Director at the UIF Tshiamo Molema says they have been able to clear the backlog and can now pay employers within 24 hours at their best and…
4 May 2020 12 min

Can migrant workers in the country survive under lockdown?

The Covid Report host on Voice of Wits Gamelihle Bovana speaks to Adetunji Omotola, founder of the Global Africa Connect about the impact of the lockdown restrictions has had on migrant workers coming from countries outside of South Africa. Omotola says many of the foreigners in the country do not…
4 May 2020 30 min

Young adults most at risk of mental health during corona virus outbreak

Higher Health CEO Dr Dr Ramneek says job insecurities and academic pressures will add to mental issues in South Africa. Dr Ramnik was talking to Game Bovana on The Covid report. The World Health Organisation and number of psychologists have warned against a negative impact on people’s mental health and…
30 Apr 2020 17 min

How will President Ramaposa's R500 billion benefit small business and the poor?

Pontsho Pilane and Game Bovane speak to Owen Nkomo of Inkunzi Wealth group about President Ramaphosa's R500 billion Covid-19 social and economic plan who says the funds will help especially small business. They also spoke to executive director Koketso Moeti at community advocacy group Amandla.mobi who advocated for government to…
22 Apr 2020 38 min
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