Hi there 🙋🏽♀️ In this week’s edition of The Wrap, we’re looking at how, of all things, vaccine hesitancy is scuppering our war against Covid. Plus, we explain the mess in Afghanistan and why you should care. Then there’s the good news for democracy, both in Zambia and right here at home thanks to the …
19 August ’21 Wrap: South Africans aren’t getting vaccinated. Read More »
Hi there 🙋🏽♀️ in this week’s edition of The Wrap, we’re looking at at the difficult lessons emerging from Cape Town’s taxi violence; the latest business news – and an exciting achievement for the explain.co.za team! So, let’s dive into your weekly simple news update, brought to you by Verashni Pillay and the AWARD-WINNING explain.co.za …
The past 15 months of lockdown have been something of a dress rehearsal for Gauteng. 🙈 Compared to what we’re seeing now, the province’s first two waves look relatively tame. We told you previously that authorities were doing their best to stop the Delta variant, which was first identified in India, from reaching SA. But …
The big story: It’s the real covid, so please stand up Read More »
What a week! From Jacob Zuma going to jail (you heard right) to Cyril Ramaphosa being exonerated in court TODAY, as well as some folks’ plans to grow weed at the Union Buildings, it’s been a wild week! So, let’s dive into your weekly simple news update, brought to you by Verashni Pillay and the …
01 July ’21 Wrap: Jail for Zuma, flowers for Cyril Read More »
We’re presenting you with a sober edition today, but that’s because the facts necessitate it. Things are bad, Covid-wise. Take heart, though: we can stay safe and stop it from being any worse. Plus we bring you this week’s funnies (anyone seen Ramaphosa’s iPad?) and what we can be grateful for. So, let’s dive into …
24 June ’21 Wrap: ‘This is not a wave; it’s a tsunami’ Read More »
In case you haven’t noticed yet… South Africa is in the midst of the third wave. Sigh. Despite our collective Covid fatigue, it’s important to once again try and limit your interactions. In the past week, hospitalisations increased by 17%; the number of positive cases also continues to rise, averaging about 3000 daily. What does …
Our take: What can a state do with a R50 billion 49,157,323,233.68. Quite a tongue twister, right? That’s 50 billion – in this case, rands the Gupta family allegedly stole from South African taxpayers to carry out its elaborate and abhorrent state capture project. This, according to one estimation. The eye-watering figure was revealed at …
First inoculations expected to start this week.
But the vaccine issue is a tricksy one, which we break down for you in this edition.
Here’s what happened on the Covid-19 front in SA while you were holidaying.