General resources

South Africa’s level 2 regulations easing the country’s nationwide lockdown. Find out what has changed and what hasn’t in these updated laws.

Take a look back at all our reporting on the alcohol ban, whether it helped, and why it was necessary.

Despite being among those at highest risk of contracting the new coronavirus, information about infections among healthcare workers in South Africa has been scarce. But Health Minister Zweli Mkhize recently released new numbers detailing how the outbreak has impacted health workers across the country.

With these department of sports, arts and culture directives South Africa’s sportsmen and women return to the field, but spectators still cheer from home.

Learning continues under lockdown level 3 as the South African school year resumes, again. These department of basic education directives tell you what to expect for the rest of the school year.

Thousands of South Africans may already be mourning the loss of their loved ones as the COVID-19 death toll rises. Here’s what to expect.

Children can return to nursery schools, but they’ll have to stay far apart and there won’t be any outings.

There’s a difference between quarantine and isolation — but in both cases, you can’t refuse to comply with the regulations.

A new proposal guarantees private doctors at least 70% of what they made before the pandemic hit — but it also helps medical aid schemes’ financial risks in the face of mounting coronavirus claims.

Tourism directives allowing certain hospitality services to reopen their doors. These include restaurants, hotels, conference venues and casinos.

Itching to get your hair and nails done during lockdown? Well, now you can visit your stylist — but make sure to book an appointment and bring your mask.

The RECOVERY trial in the UK has found that dexamethasone can reduce deaths by one third and those receiving oxygen by one fifth.

A summary of South Africa’s department of higher education and training directives on the phased reopening of universities and higher education institutions. What university staff and students can expect under South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown.

Here’s what the rest of the school year will look like for learners in South Africa as the country continues to adjust to life with COVID-19.  

Plus, why new, simpler TB prevention medication couldn't come at a better time for South Africa. Check out these resources from our latest webinar.

The health department has released directives outlining how patients who succumbed to COVID-19 are to be handled and buried.