South Africa's response to Covid-19 and the ghosts of apartheid
The memories of apartheid trauma linger on, as marginalised South Africans endure the challenges of the lockdown.…
Universities go online during the pandemic: who reaps the profits?
The transition to digital learning is taking place in a marketised higher education landscape that transfers public funds to private corporations.…
Africa's economic response to Covid-19: another missed opportunity?
African governments' coronavirus economic measures favour formal businesses, and neglect the informal sector, which is the one most in need of support.…
The normality of risk: African and European responses to Covid-19
Coronavirus emergency narratives from African countries gloss over the fact that their normal condition is one of crisis.…
If men want to be heroes, they should do the dirty work
In times of Covid-19, women are often the ones who take up the burden of cleaning and disinfection. It's time for a change.…