Opinion and Analysis

Covid-19: Ramaphosa’s plan is good, but the budget is insufficient

An in-depth analysis of the social grants component of the relief package

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Analysis | 23 April 2020

Covid-19: Informal traders will need support after the lockdown

Millions of South Africans are dependent on the informal economy

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Opinion | 23 April 2020

Covid-19: Unpacking President Ramaphosa’s rescue package

A major step forward, but some warning lights are flashing

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Analysis | 22 April 2020

Covid-19: Prison inmates are in immediate danger

Picture 70 to 100 people in a room that is 8x24 square metres

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Analysis | 21 April 2020

Why South Africa needs basic income support now

A rapid increase in hunger levels in the poorest households undermines people’s ability to comply with the lockdown

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Opinion | 21 April 2020

Covid-19: Sixteen practical suggestions for easing the lockdown

No one knows with certainty what we should do, but we hope this stimulates public discussion

By Francois Venter, Kathy Mngadi, Nkuli Mashabane, Di Cooper, Nathan Geffen and Samanta Lalla-Edward

Opinion | 21 April 2020

Covid-19 shows us that executive pay cuts are possible

Here are the companies that have committed to cuts

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Analysis | 16 April 2020

Covid-19: The Strandfontein Relocation Camp is a test of our morality as a city

Thousands of Capetonians object to the way the City is treating homeless people during the lockdown

Opinion | 14 April 2020

Covid-19: Open Letter to Minister Angie Motshekga

Ten suggestions for the Minister of Basic Education to assist school children and teachers during and after the lockdown

Opinion | 14 April 2020

Covid-19: Lockdown threatens women farm workers’ access to food

“We are going to starve” says seasonal worker in De Doorns

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Opinion | 14 April 2020

Covid-19 and women: This is what government needs to do

National response needs to be gender sensitive and pro-poor

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Opinion | 7 April 2020

Police kill three people in three days of lockdown. This is normal for South Africa

Lockdown exposes police brutality that has always been widespread and routine

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Analysis | 1 April 2020

Covid-19: What happens after the lockdown?

The epidemic won’t disappear by 17 April. We have merely bought three weeks breathing space to plan for the future

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Opinion | 31 March 2020

Covid-19: 76 economists say government can do more to protect the economy

Open letter to President Ramaphosa and the Cabinet from South African economists, economic and business analysts

Opinion | 30 March 2020

Covid-19: Open letter to President Ramaphosa

Coalition of unions, co-ops and other organisations demand protection for precarious workers

Opinion | 24 March 2020