A study at Groote Schuur Hospital suggests it has freed up much-needed beds
19 January 2021
Scientists predict the virus will be with us for the long-run - but as just another common cold
By James Stent
18 January 2021
While several studies have shown promising results there is not yet enough data for regulatory authorities to approve ivermectin
15 January 2021
“Stop pussyfooting around funerals” says infectious disease professor
14 January 2021
11,000 of the nearly 20,000 deaths are considered excess deaths. The vast majority are likely due to Covid-19
By James Stent and Nathan Geffen
13 January 2021
HSRC releases details of nationwide survey
By James Stent
9 December 2020
But have we tested too few people, too late?
By James Stent
4 December 2020
But the current surge is not nearly as bad as July
29 October 2020
Latest Medical Research Council mortality report shows clear spike
22 October 2020
University fire engineering research shows that fire-resistant paint does not work
By Elsabé Brits
12 October 2020
80% of babies born with the disease are in sub-Saharan Africa
By Elsabé Brits
2 September 2020
By getting high-risk people into care immediately, even if they are not feeling ill, many deaths can be prevented
By Neal David
31 August 2020
Naming invasive species will help to destroy them, says conservationist
By Sarah Wild
24 August 2020
It is much more sensible to compare how many people have tested positive this week to last week
By Alex Welte
20 August 2020
SA team won a Google Earth grant to protect precious floral kingdom
Text by Sarah Wild. Photos by Jasper Slingsby.
28 July 2020
Regular cleaning with standard household products is sufficient
6 July 2020