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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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Why are sinovac vaccine trials being conducted on children?

In this episode of the Covid Report we are looking at why and how the sinovac vaccine trials are being conducted on children. To further discuss this, we are joined by Dr. Maropeng Rapetswa, Medical Review Officer of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority who urther explains the process…
21 Sep 2021 23 min

Affects of covid-19 vaccine on immunocompromised patients

In this episode of the Covid Report, we are looking at how the covid-19 pandemic has affected those who are immunocompromised and how getting a vaccine would impact their lives. To further discuss this, we are joined by Shabir Madhi, Professor of Vaccinology at Wits university, who discusses the affects…
14 Sep 2021 17 min

How covid-19 has affected the world of sports

In this episode of the Covid Report, we look at how the pandemic has affected the world of sports. To give insight on this topic, we are joined by Matthew Paul Booth, who is a South African former professional footballer. Paul shares about the trials and tribulations him as and…
7 Sep 2021 13 min

First-hand experience on taking the covid-19 vaccine

In this episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by Lerato Mahoto, Marona Seekane and Sfiso Nyawo, who shares their first-hand experiences of registering and receiving the covid-19 vaccine. They also walk us through some of the strangest theories regarding the vaccine side effects.
31 Aug 2021 15 min

Traditional leaders' role in combating the covid-19 pandemic

On this episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by the provincial chairman of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa), Prince Manene Tabane. We discuss the ways in which the government is engaging with Traditional Leaders of South Africa to bring information about the pandemic and…
24 Aug 2021 26 min

Effects of covid-19 on water and sanitation in schools

In this episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by Ntsiki Dlulane, head of Equal Education in the Western Cape. Ntsiki talks to us about the impact of Covid -19 on schools and the work which has been done to improve the gap of inequality in rural schools, with…
17 Aug 2021 27 min

How the Pandemic has affected the entertainment industry

In today's episode of the Covid Report , we are joined by event organizer, DJ, and Sound Engineer, Anderson Mabitsela, to discuss how the pandemic has affected small businesses within the entertainment industry. We also discuss ways in which businesses can manoeuvre in the entertainment industry amidst the pandemic.
3 Aug 2021 25 min

How the pandemic has affected new businesses in the entertainment industry

In today's episode of the Covid Report , we are joined by Ellezè Matthews, better known as DJ Zykie. He is a Dj and owner of a newly founded production company by the name of Zykie Productions. We will bediscuss how the pandemic has affected new businesses within the entertainment…
3 Aug 2021 17 min

Has Africa slept through the pandemic?

Africa is often described as a sleeping giant with untapped potential. Now this may hold truth in some aspects and not others, but today we look at whether or not this is the case when it comes to handling the pandemic. To have this conversation, we are joined by Puseletso…
27 Jul 2021 22 min

How has the pandemic affected African women?

It is not secret that the women face a different plight on the continent to that of men and following that logic would mean that the impact on women might differ even if it be slight. To further unpack this discussion on Africa and the pandemic, we are joined by…
27 Jul 2021 24 min

How to take care of your mental wellbeing during the pandemic

In this episode of the Covid Report we are joined by Ms. Hunadi Maleka, who is a Clinical Psychologist with the Gauteng Department of Health, to discuss the effects of the pandemic on people's mental health. We also discuss the practical ways one can take care of and maintain their…
6 Jul 2021 21 min

Practical tools to manage your mental health during the pandemic

On this episode of the Covid Report we are joined by Vanishaa Gordhan, who is the project managed for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). We will be discussing how the pandemic has affected people's mental health and practical ways to spot and manage mental health issues brought…
6 Jul 2021 16 min

How will a move to lockdown level 3 affect the arts industry?

A week removed from President Cyril Ramaphosa's latest address, in which he placed the country back under Lockdown Alert Level 3. Special guest, Former Wits Drama HOD, Warren Never, joins The Covid Report to help ponder how the continued fight against this pandemic has had an adverse impact on South…
24 Jun 2021 28 min

Covid Fatigue - Justifiable, or Nah?

The pandemic has been a part of our lives for over a year now. With the various highs and lows of our nation's fight against COVID- 19, regular contributor to the show, Jamie Mighti, helps us ponder whether or not a growing tiredness of life under all these restrictions in…
8 Jun 2021 35 min
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