http://www.vowfm.co.za/ At the onset of the Covid- 19 pandemic in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in March 2020, Voice of Wits launched an hour- long daily talk show, The Covid Report. This show focuses on the impact the virus has on various sectors of society. Some of the topics covered include; stories of recovery, how people living in informal settlements are dealing with the pandemic, the impact of the virus on schooling- focusing on home schooling. The LIVE show airs 6 and 7pm Monday to Thursday and is available on podcast after that. Technology en Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:09:47 +0200 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:52:34 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 VOW 88.1 no Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1518/logo_4884_20250910_202804_1400.jpeg http://www.vowfm.co.za/ At the onset of the Covid- 19 pandemic in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in March 2020, Voice of Wits launched an hour- long daily talk show, The Covid Report. VOW 88.1 episodic VOW 88.1 info@vowfm.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1145880 https://iono.fm/e/1145880
The South African National Blood Service''s Kamantha joins us to give more insight on this topic. ]]> Technology Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How has the covid-19 vaccine affected blood donations? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 42:37 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1145873 https://iono.fm/e/1145873
She gives us insight into the new covid-19 variant as well as how this will affect the country as we move into lockdown level 1. ]]> Technology Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 New covid variant amidst move to lockdown level 1 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 19:42 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1145865 https://iono.fm/e/1145865
In today's episode we are joined by Dr Kgongwana who will be assuming the role of the Gauteng department of health spokesperson ]]> Technology Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Vaccination and the fourth wave 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 20:12 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1145869 https://iono.fm/e/1145869
To further discuss this we are joined by Dr Lize Hellstrom who is one of MERCKs principal investigators in the phase 3 clinical trials. ]]> Technology Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Is the molnupiravir tablet effective against covid-19? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 17:23 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1127815 https://iono.fm/e/1127815
To give more insight on this we are joined by Psycologist, Palesa Radebe. Along with much more insightful information, she shares that women need to be aware of what is happening around them and have transparent relationships with their sexual partners. ]]> Technology Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How the pandemic has affected women's access to sexual and reproductive health services 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 45:50 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1127827 https://iono.fm/e/1127827
To give us more insight on this we are joined by Dr Tiny Mhinga who is Medical Practitioner for many years with a special interest in Men's Health & Travel Health. ]]> Technology Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Ivermectin as treatment for covid-19? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 23:10 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1127830 https://iono.fm/e/1127830
To give more understanding of this issue we are joined by Prof Vinny Naidoo who is the dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria. ]]> Technology Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 What happens when you use ivermectin as a treatment for covid-19? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 10:13 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1127813 https://iono.fm/e/1127813
To give us understanding on this, we are joined by Alex Reichenberg who qualified as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist at the University of the Witwatersrand and is currently enrolled for master in audiology at Witwatersrand.

We are also joined by Rafeeyah Hassim who qualified as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist at the University of the Witwatersrand and has a Master’s degree from the University of Pretoria in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. ]]> Technology Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Affects of covid-19 pandemic on the deaf community 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 40:33 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1122156 https://iono.fm/e/1122156
To further discuss this, we are joined by Dr Bha Ndungane-Tlakula who is the Medical Director at Pfizer SA. ]]> Technology Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Pfizer vaccine in children aged 12-17 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 15:46 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1122158 https://iono.fm/e/1122158
Although this does not extend to school rugby matches, which fall under the auspices of the Department of Basic Education.

To further discuss this, we are joined by Mark Alexander, President of South African Rugby Union House. ]]> Technology Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 The possible return to normalcy for fully vaccinated rugby supporters 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 21:34 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1120890 https://iono.fm/e/1120890
To give more information on this matter we are joined by the deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Witwatersrand, Professor Lynn Morris. ]]> Technology Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Mandatory vaccination framework in Wits university 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 16:33 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1127820 https://iono.fm/e/1127820 Technology Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Covid-19 Vaccine - an anti-vaxer's perspective 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 18:48 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1128276 https://iono.fm/e/1128276 Technology Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lockdown level 1 and the effect it has on the local elections 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 38:34 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1112881 https://iono.fm/e/1112881
To further discuss this, we are joined by Dr. Maropeng Rapetswa, Medical Review Officer of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority who urther explains the process of clinical trials. ]]> Technology Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Why are sinovac vaccine trials being conducted on children? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 23:26 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1100781 https://iono.fm/e/1100781
To further discuss this, we are joined by Shabir Madhi, Professor of Vaccinology at Wits university, who discusses the affects that immunocompromised individuals might face, given that their immune system is weaker than that of others. ]]> Technology Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Affects of covid-19 vaccine on immunocompromised patients 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 17:56 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1100784 https://iono.fm/e/1100784
To discuss this, we are joined by Mpho Mogapi who is the cluster manager at Soul City Institute. He gives us a better understanding of this matter, as well as the ways in which Soul City Institute has and is working towards fighting this issue. ]]> Technology Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How covid-19 has contributed to the increase in teenage pregnancies in South Africa 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 17:17 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1100776 https://iono.fm/e/1100776
To give insight on this topic, we are joined by Matthew Paul Booth, who is a South African former professional footballer.

Paul shares about the trials and tribulations him as and his fellow sportsman have been and still are faced with. ]]> Technology Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How covid-19 has affected the world of sports 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 13:30 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1096636 https://iono.fm/e/1096636
They also walk us through some of the strangest theories regarding the vaccine side effects. ]]> Technology Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 First-hand experience on taking the covid-19 vaccine 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 15:24 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1091569 https://iono.fm/e/1091569
We discuss the ways in which the government is engaging with Traditional Leaders of South Africa to bring information about the pandemic and the vaccine to all people. ]]> Technology Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Traditional leaders' role in combating the covid-19 pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 26:18 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1091595 https://iono.fm/e/1091595
We discuss the possible long- term effects of covid 19 on our traditions and how we can combat these effects. ]]> Technology Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 What are the possible long term impacts of covid-19 on our traditions? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 13:26 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1088938 https://iono.fm/e/1088938
We will be discussing the impact of covid-19 on schools. As well the work which was being done to improve the inequality gap in schools with regards to water and sanitation, technology, and dropout rates due to the pandemic ]]> Technology Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 What is being done to improve water and sanitation in the education sector during the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 20:02 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1088931 https://iono.fm/e/1088931
Ntsiki talks to us about the impact of Covid -19 on schools and the work which has been done to improve the gap of inequality in rural schools, with regards to water and sanitation, technology and dropout rates due to the pandemic. ]]> Technology Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Effects of covid-19 on water and sanitation in schools 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 27:39 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1083697 https://iono.fm/e/1083697
We also discuss ways in which businesses can manoeuvre in the entertainment industry amidst the pandemic. ]]> Technology Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How the Pandemic has affected the entertainment industry 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 25:14 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1086739 https://iono.fm/e/1086739
We will bediscuss how the pandemic has affected new businesses within the entertainment industry, As well as ways these businesses can menuevre in the entertainment industry amidst the pandemic. ]]> Technology Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How the pandemic has affected new businesses in the entertainment industry 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 17:05 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1078732 https://iono.fm/e/1078732
To have this conversation, we are joined by Puseletso Sauli, who is a young legal and trade expert with a passion for this continent and its development. ]]> Technology Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Has Africa slept through the pandemic? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 22:20 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1079730 https://iono.fm/e/1079730
To further unpack this discussion on Africa and the pandemic, we are joined by researcher, Omhle Ntshingila, who has done work on women in Africa. ]]> Technology Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How has the pandemic affected African women? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 24:18 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1077454 https://iono.fm/e/1077454
We also discuss the practical ways one can take care of and maintain their mental health. ]]> Technology Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How to take care of your mental wellbeing during the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 21:09 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1077660 https://iono.fm/e/1077660
We will be discussing how the pandemic has affected people's mental health and practical ways to spot and manage mental health issues brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic ]]> Technology Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Practical tools to manage your mental health during the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 16:54 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1067792 https://iono.fm/e/1067792
We look at how adjusted lockdown level 4 restrictions will affect the traditions and customs many South Africans have come to know and look forward to during this time of the year. ]]> Technology Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How Adjusted Level 4 Restrictions will Affect South African's Traditions and Customs 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 23:42 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1063071 https://iono.fm/e/1063071 Technology Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:52:00 +0200 0 0 How will a move to lockdown level 3 affect the arts industry? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 28:48 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1068637 https://iono.fm/e/1068637
We discuss how the covid-19 pandemic and the disruptions it has brought about have affected the schooling system. ]]> Technology Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Continued disruption to schooling system due to the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 32:53 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1053057 https://iono.fm/e/1053057 Technology Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Covid Fatigue - Justifiable, or Nah? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 35:12 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1050239 https://iono.fm/e/1050239 Technology Mon, 31 May 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Can we avoid a deadly third wave of covid-19? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 18:56 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1052834 https://iono.fm/e/1052834 Technology Mon, 31 May 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 The impact of the pandemic on education and schooling system 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 18:43 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1052828 https://iono.fm/e/1052828 Technology Mon, 24 May 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How the pandemic and lockdown impacted people's ability to eat healthy and how this increased the risk of obesity 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 17:01 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1052825 https://iono.fm/e/1052825 Technology Mon, 24 May 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How the pandemic and lockdown impacted people's ability to eat healthy and how this increased the risk of obesity 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 23:56 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1052821 https://iono.fm/e/1052821 Technology Tue, 11 May 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 The issue of waiving Intellectual Property rights to the vaccine - guest Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 38:59 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1052327 https://iono.fm/e/1052327
However, South Africans have to make a collective effort to take heed of the Covid-19 regulations to avoid another surge of Covid-19 cases. ]]> Technology Mon, 03 May 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Should South Africa be concerned about the new covid-19 variant? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 25:38 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1052331 https://iono.fm/e/1052331 Technology Mon, 03 May 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 How India is handling the new covid-19 variant 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 24:19 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1031388 https://iono.fm/e/1031388 Technology Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Producing literature amidst a pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 22:24 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1043148 https://iono.fm/e/1043148 Technology Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Job losses during the pandemic and business opportunity 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 8:36 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1043156 https://iono.fm/e/1043156 Technology Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Understanding the alcohol ban & its role in the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 23:46 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1031352 https://iono.fm/e/1031352 Technology Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 A timeline of increased unemployment in SA during the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 30:14 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1021376 https://iono.fm/e/1021376 Technology Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Informal workers' lives and livelihoods during the Covid-19 pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 30:48 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1025611 https://iono.fm/e/1025611
The turbulent nature of this pandemic, as well as the immeasurable damage to people's jobs, livelihoods & career aspirations that it left in its wake, has necessitated a change for many of us, ranging from necessary to uncomfortable, while also leaving a cloud of uncertainty over those still making their entry into the workspace. Our guest, Mahlatse Hlako - a Media Design student - talks us through what informed the career choices she's made for herself and how this period has impacted her. ]]> Technology Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Impact of the pandemic on career choices 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 28:28 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1022081 https://iono.fm/e/1022081
Gamelihle Bovana speaks to Khumo Toyana, a learner who completed Grade 12 last year. And also talks to Hildah Boikanyo, a single mother of two teenage boys who lost her job and had to relocate back home, causing her son to repeat Grade 12 this year. ]]> Technology Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Studying during the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 28:38 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/1007161 https://iono.fm/e/1007161 Technology Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Vaccination isn’t your guarantee of safety 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 44:41 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/953133 https://iono.fm/e/953133 Technology Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Collecting taxes during the covid19 pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 31:43 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/953130 https://iono.fm/e/953130 Technology Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Should South Africa fear for a second wave of the covid19 pandemic? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 42:25 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/954289 https://iono.fm/e/954289 Technology Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How can South Africa recover from the economic woes amid the cover-19 pandemic? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 38:56 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/951505 https://iono.fm/e/951505 Technology Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Is there support for the ‘missing middle’ students during the pandemic? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 37:56 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/953129 https://iono.fm/e/953129 Technology Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Covid 19 and Comorbidities 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 31:44 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/948431 https://iono.fm/e/948431 Technology Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Why has America failed to manage the covid-19 pandemic? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 39:06 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/948436 https://iono.fm/e/948436 Technology Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How covid-19 pandemic made it hard for people to look for jobs 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 20:17 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/946087 https://iono.fm/e/946087 Technology Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Impact of covid 19 on NGO funding 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 22:33 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/946086 https://iono.fm/e/946086 Technology Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How child abuse has been 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 30:46 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/941222 https://iono.fm/e/941222 The pandemic has demonstrated the critical importance that telecommunications infrastructure plays in keeping businesses, governments and societies connected and running. Because of the economic and social disruption caused, people across the globe rely on technology for information, social distancing and working from home. ]]> Technology Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Technology the winner during the covid 19 pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 36:32 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/941188 https://iono.fm/e/941188 Technology Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 How has Covid 19 affected advertising? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 26:21 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/941184 https://iono.fm/e/941184 Technology Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Will structural reforms resolve our economic problems? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 24:02 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/939102 https://iono.fm/e/939102 Technology Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Dating During the Pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 29:41 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/941266 https://iono.fm/e/941266 Cognition refers to processes of the brain that allows us to learn, remember and make decisions. The findings are particularly relevant as 1 October marks the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. disproportionately affects older [aged 40+ years] adults, especially those with comorbidities, but it’s possible that Covid-19 has had, and continues to have, effects on older individuals’ cognitive function,” says Dr Ryan Wagner, a researcher at the South African Medical Research Council/Wits-Agincourt Research Unit in Mpumalanga. Wagner is co-author of the study, titled Social contact, social support, and cognitive health in a population-based study of middle-aged and older men and women in rural South Africa. Dr Ryan Wagner speaks to us on the #CovidReport to tell us more. ]]> Technology Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Socialising is essential for brain health in the elderly in rural South Africa – has lockdown affected their cognitive f 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 19:45 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/938974 https://iono.fm/e/938974 Technology Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Surviving Covid19 in the US 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 44:37 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/939014 https://iono.fm/e/939014 Technology Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Has human trafficking increased during the covid-19 pandemic in South Africa? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 36:02 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/936343 https://iono.fm/e/936343 • Shehnaz Munshi – Research Project Manager and Lecturer at WITS University
• Lance Louskieter – Researcher, Lecturer at UCT & a PhD Candidate in the School of Public Health and Family Medicine at UCT
• Phillipa Namutebi Kabali-Kagwa - Poet and Storyteller
• Professor Elelwani Ramagundo - Professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at UCT
• Jean-Paul Dossou – Medical Doctor & PhD Student of Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerpen
• Jessica Horn – Director of Programmes for African Women’s Development Fund ]]> Technology Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How a decolonised medical system could have improved our response to Covide19 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 1:03:38 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/936325 https://iono.fm/e/936325 Technology Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 How Covid-19 has affected prison and correctional services 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 16:03 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/936082 https://iono.fm/e/936082 Technology Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Food wastage amid the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 30:08 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/935703 https://iono.fm/e/935703 Technology Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Is it safe to go to the mountain for initiation during the pandemic? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 27:10 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/934906 https://iono.fm/e/934906 Technology Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Understanding the Covid-19 Vaccine trials from a volunteer’s perspective 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 37:40 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/931775 https://iono.fm/e/931775 Technology Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:19:00 +0200 0 0 South Africa is re-opening its borders, what does this mean for travellers? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 36:30 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/930359 https://iono.fm/e/930359 Technology Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How covid-19 has affect sex workers in South Africa 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 46:08 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/930275 https://iono.fm/e/930275 Technology Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How Africa has managed Covid-19 better than most nation, looking at Nigeria 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 52:29 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/926513 https://iono.fm/e/926513 Technology Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Moving to level 1 of lockdown, fears of a second wave and rejuvenating the economy 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 18:15 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/926518 https://iono.fm/e/926518 Technology Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Free to use Covid Alert app now more important as SA moves to lockdown level 1 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 45:31 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/926767 https://iono.fm/e/926767 Technology Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 What do we know about covid-19 since the first case in RSA? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 32:24 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/926804 https://iono.fm/e/926804 Technology Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Treating Covid-19 the African way 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 19:37 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/926180 https://iono.fm/e/926180 Technology Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 The impact of covid-19 in the construction industry, how long will it take to fully recover? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 29:41 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/926224 https://iono.fm/e/926224 Technology Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 It will be months before passenger rail network is restored after covid-19 lockdown damages 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 15:52 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/926235 https://iono.fm/e/926235 Technology Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Impact of covid in Breathalyser, how are companies ensuring workers are not working under the influence? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 18:19 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/922274 https://iono.fm/e/922274
Dealing with this pandemic is not easy for anyone, but it’s especially hard on Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers. We speak to Professional Healthcare Nurse Pauline Nxumalo who will tell us more about how COVID-19 has affected her and Samantha Mhangwane a 2nd year medical intern doctor who shares with us her experience from the frontline. ]]> Technology Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hearing from the frontline workers, how has covid-19 affected nurses and doctors 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 38:00 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/921872 https://iono.fm/e/921872 Technology Mon, 07 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Take a short left and save South Africa’s tourism industry, here is why 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 32:20 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/921282 https://iono.fm/e/921282 Technology Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Eventing industry still suffering under lockdown level 2 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 37:18 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/919428 https://iono.fm/e/919428 Technology Tue, 01 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Covid-19 has been devastating for many businesses, but some are flouring- which are these? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 40:35 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/918134 https://iono.fm/e/918134 Technology Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:01:00 +0200 0 0 Tracking what employers are doing while working from home? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 37:40 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/915898 https://iono.fm/e/915898 Technology Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Retirement annuities and savings during the pandemic, are you cashing in? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 32:55 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/914492 https://iono.fm/e/914492 Technology Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Covid-19 Pandemic has deepened Inequalities in South Africa 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 36:04 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/913999 https://iono.fm/e/913999 Technology Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How has covid19 affected the gym and fitness industry 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 27:11 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/911507 https://iono.fm/e/911507 Technology Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Impact of Covid 19 in wine industry and restaurants 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 17:24 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/911993 https://iono.fm/e/911993 Technology Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Restaurants have re-opened, but when will the sector recover after months of closure due to Covid- 19? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 21:25 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/910754 https://iono.fm/e/910754 Technology Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Covid-19 restrictions are making work difficult for crossborder truck drivers 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 7:58 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/910477 https://iono.fm/e/910477 Technology Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Road Freight industry has been affected by Covid-19 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 26:42 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/909504 https://iono.fm/e/909504 Technology Mon, 17 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200 0 0 South Africa is now in level 2 of lockdown restrictions, but it is no time let our guard down 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 15:56 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/910181 https://iono.fm/e/910181 Technology Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lockdwon restrictions have led to a decline in crime 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 20:05 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/908493 https://iono.fm/e/908493 Technology Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +0200 0 0 The impact of Covid 19 on the clothing and textile industry 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 13:58 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/909471 https://iono.fm/e/909471 Technology Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 The impact of Covid-19 in the fashion industry 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 22:22 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/907247 https://iono.fm/e/907247 Technology Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Should South Africa be moving to level 2 of lockdown restrictions? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 25:50 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/907404 https://iono.fm/e/907404 Technology Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How to cope with being stuck in a dysfunctional family during the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 10:21 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/908331 https://iono.fm/e/908331 Technology Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +0200 0 0 I am not the same after a COVID-19 infection, survivor 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 38:37 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/906054 https://iono.fm/e/906054 Technology Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How the automotive industry has been affected by covid-19 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 35:48 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/904506 https://iono.fm/e/904506 Technology Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Can we end PPE tender corruption? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 15:09 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/904682 https://iono.fm/e/904682 Technology Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Stores inflating prices amid the coronavirus pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 16:27 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/904204 https://iono.fm/e/904204 Technology Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Can the continued ban on tobacco be justified? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 23:53 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/904208 https://iono.fm/e/904208 Technology Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Doing matric during a pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 9:34 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/904121 https://iono.fm/e/904121 Technology Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Complying with Covid-19 lockdown seems to becoming harder for South Africans 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 12:06 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/903505 https://iono.fm/e/903505 Technology Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Testing for Covid-19, what you need to know 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 25:23 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/903509 https://iono.fm/e/903509 Technology Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Navigating pregnancy during the coronavirus disease 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 18:11 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/903502 https://iono.fm/e/903502
Siphosihle Mbuli and Gamelihle Bovana speak to Dr Mpume Zinde who is a gynecologist and obstetrician whose special interests are in sexual and reproductive health and sexual medicine. ]]> Technology Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Pregnancy during the Covid 19 pandemic is safe 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 19:05 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/900452 https://iono.fm/e/900452 Technology Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Covid19 infections on the rise, and the latest on the vaccine trials with Prof Shabir Madhi 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 17:27 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/900480 https://iono.fm/e/900480 Technology Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How has covid019 affected medical aid schemes 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 13:08 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/899267 https://iono.fm/e/899267 Owne Nkom of Inkunzi Investments says he does not believe our solution in turning the economy around lies with monetary policies. ]]> Technology Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 How will the government spend the R70 billion IMF loan? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 35:50 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/900324 https://iono.fm/e/900324 Technology Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How are stokvels operating during the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 16:53 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/898515 https://iono.fm/e/898515 Technology Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Corruption has been normalised as a way of social mobility in South Africa 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 11:43 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/898509 https://iono.fm/e/898509 Technology Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How corona virus affects children 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 24:54 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/898501 https://iono.fm/e/898501 Technology Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 What to do when your test results for covid19 never return and you have the symptoms 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 14:29 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/898161 https://iono.fm/e/898161 Technology Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:15:00 +0200 0 0 Fertility treatments amid the coronavirus pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 26:48 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/897116 https://iono.fm/e/897116 Technology Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Alcohol ban good for health-care system amid the Covid19 crisis 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 29:54 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/896956 https://iono.fm/e/896956 Technology Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Alcohol ban will lead to more job losses 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 21:35 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/896654 https://iono.fm/e/896654 Technology Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Child abandonment on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 34:25 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/895555 https://iono.fm/e/895555 Technology Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Government needs to support taxi industry, as commuters grow anxious of 100% capacity during covid-19 pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 59:00 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/893897 https://iono.fm/e/893897 Technology Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How safe are the PPEs and sanitisers currently available in the market? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 17:52 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/893899 https://iono.fm/e/893899 Technology Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:45:00 +0200 0 0 How small business owners are innovating during the pandemic and creating jobs 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 8:16 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/892575 https://iono.fm/e/892575 Technology Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 How to better manage your finances during the pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 39:34 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/891901 https://iono.fm/e/891901 Technology Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:24:00 +0200 0 0 How long will it take before a covid-19 vaccine is available for all? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 28:38 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/891894 https://iono.fm/e/891894 Technology Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:15:00 +0200 0 0 How to keep your identity safe amid the covid-19 crisis 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 23:38 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/890885 https://iono.fm/e/890885 Technology Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:50:00 +0200 0 0 Recovering from a Covid-19 infection, the story of a 17 year old Grade 11 learner 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 16:27 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/890826 https://iono.fm/e/890826 Technology Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Will ban on alcohol and curfew help slow down infections and covid-19 deaths? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 26:41 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/888939 https://iono.fm/e/888939 Technology Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Parents and teachers fearful as more learners return to school amid the coronavirus pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 41:32 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/888335 https://iono.fm/e/888335 Technology Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:46:00 +0200 0 0 Early childhood development centres are-open amid a Covid-19 pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 55:09 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/888157 https://iono.fm/e/888157 Technology Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:25:00 +0200 0 0 The Impact of the COVID-19 on theatre productions, can they survive? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 23:27 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/887886 https://iono.fm/e/887886 Technology Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:55:00 +0200 0 0 UIF investigating fraudulent covid-19 claims, and outstanding amounts to be settled 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 14:18 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/888365 https://iono.fm/e/888365 Technology Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:31:00 +0200 0 0 Has online learning compromised the quality of higher education? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 45:28 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/890387 https://iono.fm/e/890387 Technology Thu, 02 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 Using technology to fight covid-19 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 20:20 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/892468 https://iono.fm/e/892468 Technology Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:39:00 +0200 0 0 Are digital classroom the future of education as covid-19 continues to affect schooling? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 15:20 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/890289 https://iono.fm/e/890289 Technology Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:40:00 +0200 0 0 Care for your skin amid coronavirus pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 21:47 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/890330 https://iono.fm/e/890330
‘behavioural changes’ required to manage the spread of this virus whilst we strengthen the ability of our public healthcare system to respond to a surge of infections.There is a role young people can play in these efforts. The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) alongside the national Department of Health have launched ‘750 Amped.’ A proactive intervention that leverages the power of youth to inspire changes in social behaviour through training, education, and awareness.Game Bovana and Siphosihle Mbuli speaks to Nondumiso Bulunga is the Project Manager for the 750 AMPED campaign. ]]> Technology Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:20:00 +0200 0 0 Getting to zero covid-19 infections 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 15:22 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/884131 https://iono.fm/e/884131 Technology Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:44:00 +0200 0 0 Funerals are hotspots for covid-19 infections, stay home if you can 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 17:39 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/884068 https://iono.fm/e/884068 Technology Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:42:00 +0200 0 0 South Africa is facing a job loss bloodbath amid Covid-19 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 30:17 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/884061 https://iono.fm/e/884061 Technology Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:17:00 +0200 0 0 CCMA sees surge in number of retrenchments amid corona virus pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 18:08 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/882120 https://iono.fm/e/882120 Technology Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:41:00 +0200 0 0 The challenges of freelancing during the Coronavirus pandemic 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 46:12 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/884103 https://iono.fm/e/884103 Technology Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:48:00 +0200 0 0 Impact of covid-19 in informal settlements 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 31:12 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/884116 https://iono.fm/e/884116 Technology Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:27:00 +0200 0 0 More job loses expected 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 11:32 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/881431 https://iono.fm/e/881431 Technology Tue, 23 Jun 2020 20:35:00 +0200 0 0 Some small scale farmers will not survive post covid19 pandemic without financial support 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 47:54 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/880540 https://iono.fm/e/880540
SPEAKERS at the announcement included Professor Johnny Mahlangu, Head of the School of Pathology, Faculty of Health
Sciences, Wits University
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Professor Shabir Madhi, Principal Investigator and Director: South African Medical Research Council Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (VIDA) at Wits University, and the National Research Foundation/Department of Science and Technology SARChI Chair in Vaccine Preventable Diseases
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​​​Professor Helen Rees, Chair of the African Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group of the World Health Organization, Chair of the Programme and Policy Committee of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Chair of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, and Executive Director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI)

Professor Glenda Gray, President and Chief Executive Officer, South African Medical Research Council, and Full Research Professor in the School of Clinical Medicine, Wits University

Professor Jeffrey Mphahlele, Vice President: Research, South African Medical Research Council

Dr Sandile Buthelezi, Director-General: National Department of Health ]]> Technology Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:54:00 +0200 0 0 First COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa begin 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 1:28:44 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/884166 https://iono.fm/e/884166 Technology Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:33:00 +0200 0 0 Mental Health crisis at university expected with Covid-19 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 30:47 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/884159 https://iono.fm/e/884159 Technology Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:03:00 +0200 0 0 Have universities dealt with the Coronavirus pandemic effectively? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 16:25 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/879312 https://iono.fm/e/879312 Technology Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:26:00 +0200 0 0 South Africa enters advanced lockdown level 3, what remains is the re-opening of borders 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 22:26 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/879306 https://iono.fm/e/879306 Technology Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:46:00 +0200 0 0 Gender Based Violence is genocide not war, and stop call us “our women” - Gender Activist 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 33:26 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/881443 https://iono.fm/e/881443
In addition, the inability to express their emotions has shown to have a negative impact on their adult life. They are taught not to cry or express their emotions in words and that certain aspects of their personality are not acceptable.

Voice of Wits Host of Area Code, Thato Harvey T chats to Lunga Khuphiso, founder of Man at Work ]]> Technology Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:48:00 +0200 0 0 Young men are in desperate need of mentorship and guidance 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 14:12 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/879303 https://iono.fm/e/879303 Technology Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:14:00 +0200 0 0 Youth unemployment at crises levels and where are the R350s? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 20:08 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/876746 https://iono.fm/e/876746 Technology Mon, 15 Jun 2020 23:46:00 +0200 0 0 Wits University launches own Covid19 screening app for staff and students 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 10:46 The Covid Report https://iono.fm/e/876749 https://iono.fm/e/876749 Technology Thu, 11 Jun 2020 23:58:00 +0200 0 0 Is your employer covid19 compliant? 0 0 VOW 88.1 full 27:43 The Covid Report