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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Eventing industry still suffering under lockdown level 2

We are still witnessing the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the easing of lockdown and even the first events and conferences going live very soon, will it be business as usual for event organisers? Today on the #CovidReport we are joined by Mbulelo Ntlonti as he speaks to…
2 Sep 2020 37 min

Tracking what employers are doing while working from home?

During the lockdown period we have seen many changes in how we live, work and interact. The corporate space in particular has been the hardest hit when it comes to operations, logistics, human resources and remote work capabilities. Employers wonder whether employees who are working from home are being productive…
31 Aug 2020 37 min

Retirement annuities and savings during the pandemic, are you cashing in?

The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread losses across global financial markets and many investors around the world are concerned about the impact on their retirement savings. The ensuing market volatility and a Moody’s downgrade has forced some into early retirement and it has also led others to consider it more…
26 Aug 2020 32 min

Covid-19 Pandemic has deepened Inequalities in South Africa

The pandemic has exposed contradictions and inequalities of our societies and has forced activists, movements and organisations to reflect while finding other ways to be heard. Siphosihle Mbuli speaks to Activist Azra Karim and Luvuyo Madasa from ReimagineSA an organisation advocating for active citizenry.
25 Aug 2020 36 min

How has covid19 affected the gym and fitness industry

The move to a level 2 of lockdown may have come with more personal freedom and gyrms are now open for the first time since the start of the lockdown five months ago. The gym and fitness industry has been hit hard by COVID-19 lockdown regulations, nearly five months later,…
24 Aug 2020 27 min

Impact of Covid 19 in wine industry and restaurants

SA has had to cope with the complete halt in domestic wine sales for weeks and a ban on the movement of wine that stopped global exports. Wine may now once again be leaving its ports but what short and long term damage does the lockdown already have on the…
19 Aug 2020 17 min

Covid-19 restrictions are making work difficult for crossborder truck drivers

Cross border truck drivers delivering goods across Southern Africa are spending longer days on the road as they are forced to wait for Covid-19 test results at borders before they can continue on their journey. Speaking to The Covid Report, one crossborder truck driver Kamohelo Komane says after entering a…
18 Aug 2020 7 min

Road Freight industry has been affected by Covid-19

The road freight, warehousing and distribution companies have been reporting varying levels of impact on their businesses as the effects of economic decay are becoming more and more visible, with many experiencing an unexpected shortfall in their finances. Siphosihle speaks to the CEO of Road Freight Association Gavin Kelly to…
18 Aug 2020 26 min

Lockdwon restrictions have led to a decline in crime

The national lockdown and enforced restrictions on movement has changed SA significantly and has resulted in certain types of crime being reduced. However, almost 300 000 people will now have criminal records for violating regulations during the State of National Disaster. Siphosihle Mbuli speaks to Police spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo…
17 Aug 2020 20 min

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
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