A year of lockdown in pictures
On day 378 of the national lockdown, Elitsha looks back at the past twelve months and the pictures we took.
Covid-19
“A year of trauma” – community careworkers
Community health workers keep on delivering services to communities against many odds, while burdened by the loss of colleagues to Covid-19.
Why healthy food and its local production should be part of the COVID-19 response
When a pandemic hits, questions that immediately arise include what impact there will be on public health, the economy and other aspects of society. Another […]
Call to extend and increase Covid grant
The end of January marks the end of the Social Relief of Distress grant of R350, disbursed by Sassa, but civil society organisations have called for an extension.
SASSA beneficiaries defy curfew to get in front of the queue
Long snaking queues are still the order of the day at the social security agency, Sassa, after 302 days of lockdown in South Africa.
2020 review
To round off the year, here are just a few snippets of stories Elitsha overed this year.
No water for rural poor in a time of pandemic
Covid-19 and the lockdown has exacerbated poverty and inequalities in the rural areas of South Africa.
Workers at Truda foods locked in on-going labour dispute
Suspended Truda Foods workers say they have been asking for a meeting with the company CEO as the local managers do not listen to their grievances.
Covid numbers at Eastern Cape universities spike
The surge in numbers of students testing positive is a cause for concern for universities in the Eastern Cape.
Education department mum on youth pay
School patrollers and covid-19 brigades say they have not been paid for the past three months.
Civil society demands extension and increase of COVID social relief grants
The organisations are also demanding that a comprehensive plan for a guaranteed basic income be put in place in the next national budget.
Zimbabwe teachers resume strike on first day of schools reopening
The Public Service Commission announced that all civil servants will receive a top-up on their salaries but it does not match teachers’ salary demand.
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