We don’t know the answers yet, but a local study sheds some light
Science | 25 January 2021
A study at Groote Schuur Hospital suggests it has freed up much-needed beds
Science | 19 January 2021
Scientists predict the virus will be with us for the long-run - but as just another common cold
By James Stent
Science | 18 January 2021
While several studies have shown promising results there is not yet enough data for regulatory authorities to approve ivermectin
Science | 15 January 2021
“Stop pussyfooting around funerals” says infectious disease professor
Science | 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
Science | 13 January 2021
HSRC releases details of nationwide survey
By James Stent
Science | 9 December 2020
But have we tested too few people, too late?
By James Stent
Science | 4 December 2020
But the current surge is not nearly as bad as July
Science | 29 October 2020
Latest Medical Research Council mortality report shows clear spike
Science | 22 October 2020
University fire engineering research shows that fire-resistant paint does not work
By Elsabé Brits
Science | 12 October 2020
80% of babies born with the disease are in sub-Saharan Africa
By Elsabé Brits
Science | 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
Science | 31 August 2020
Naming invasive species will help to destroy them, says conservationist
By Sarah Wild
Science | 24 August 2020
It is much more sensible to compare how many people have tested positive this week to last week
By Alex Welte
Science | 20 August 2020
SA team won a Google Earth grant to protect precious floral kingdom
Text by Sarah Wild. Photos by Jasper Slingsby.
Science | 28 July 2020