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One of the key findings from a rapid response research report produced by the University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Centre for Social Change and the Casual Workers Advice Office (CWAO) is that of the companies that have ceased operations, only a few have applied to the C19 TERS fund. The report is based on analysis of 75 companies ranging from large to small-to-medium enterprises. 35 of the companies...

COVID19 is mostly spread in the clinical environment by airborne droplets which arise from the carrier coughing, sneezing or breathing, as well as contact with infected surfaces. As the deceased does not breathe or cough, this route of exposure is not as important as in the living, but contact with infected secretions and surfaces still pose a major risk to health care workers, families and undert...

Enforcement of the ban on alcohol during lockdown, Logistics on police stops (What should they ask for, can they search cars). #Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo - South African Police Station (SAPS) National spokesperson

According to Takealot.com CEO Kim Reid government still has room to improve. Some e-commerce companies say government should reconsider lifting the ban on goods not considered essential. #Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Kim Reid - Takealot.com CEO

In the wake of the state-mandated 21-day nationwide lockdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19, a large majority of Africans find themselves in dire straits. Hyperinflated costs, border closures, scarcity of essential goods and wide-spread food shortages mean that survival necessities are more inaccessible than ever before. Hello Paisa created an app called Malaicha.com: an innovative solution faci...

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Kabelo Mabalane - Co- founder of the Shout Foundation

Guest: Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu - Deputy minister in the Department of Social Development

Guest: Sheldon Rocha Leal - PhD Music Academic, Musician, Songwriter and Director of Culture at Southdowns College in Irene, Pretoria

Guest: Sanah Soni - London

Guest: Lulama Njapa - South African Living in Malawi

Guest: Leslie Kasumba – Living in Accra ,Ghana

Guest: Sylvia Radosi - In Italy

Guest: Celeste Lastosa, Leaving In Australia

Guest: Charmaine Masoeu – South African Living in Birmingham in the UK

Guest: Bishop Ziphozihle Siwa - President of the South African Council of Churches.

As the impact of COVID-19 is felt across our world, the Embassy together with an array of partners in South Africa and Sweden, has created a digital performance and collaboration platform for innovative global engagement. The digital series; Sweden-South Africa Live Connection: Digitally Yours is aimed at creative industries #Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Hedda Krausz - From the Embassy of Sweden

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Morgan - PR and Chairman for Narcotics Anonymous, Johannesburg region.

Some experts have warned against wearing masks as they say the disposing of, as well as the use of masks may actually be dangerous. Last week the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged Americans to cover their faces in public, even if it’s with something as simple as a bandanna. In China, many people walk around with masks on. With the shortage of masks, which are required as part of...

Guest: Pastor George Mahlobo - President Apostolic Faith Mission

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Megan and Julia

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Bronwyn Williams - Trend Translator & Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: PROFESSOR TSHILIDZI MARWALA - Vice-Chancellor and Principal University of Johannesburg

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Lunga Ngqengelele - Spokesperson Department of International Relations and Cooperation

There have been reports of stigma arising with the growing number of positive COVID-19 cases in South Africa. How do we address social stigma associated with the coronavirus? #Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Professor Linda-Gail Bekker - Deputy Director of the UCT-based Desmond Tutu HIV Centre

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Guest: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba - Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town