Here Prof Shabir Madhi explains the downward trajectory patterns in Covid-19 infections across the provinces, which represents the gains we stand to lose if we do not stay vigilant over the festive season in December.

September 7-13 marks the annual National Book Week headed by the South African Book Development Council in partnership with the department of sport, arts & culture, which are working to raise reading awareness under this year's theme “Passport to tomorrow”.

According to the council, this theme has been described as “fit-for-purpose” for the next decade as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic towards the promise of a better tomorrow.

On Monday an announcement from the desk of President Cyril Ramaphosa was released to the public. It briefly detailed a R1.6bn emergency response action plan to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide in the country.

The announcement comes just over a year since thousands marched to parliament to protest against the increase in GBV and femicide incidents in the country. The announcement from the president made mention of three key bills that have been introduced to parliament.

On Monday community members picketed outside the Protea Magistrates court in Soweto where two police officers were set to appear in connection with the death of Nathaniel Julies.

On Tuesday liquor outlets across the country were jam packed when a WhatsApp voice note began to circulate, causing a wave of panic buying.

"Fake news", was the simple response from the Presidency.

But in 2020, when so called fake news and real news can look so similar, how do you tell the difference?

Social development deputy minister Hendrietta Bagopane-Zulu has defended claims made by herself and the department about a link between cancer and gender-based violence (GBV).

A tweet posted by the department on Friday claimed cancer contributes to GBV. It sparked anger and confusion among South Africans.

The deputy minister was in the Northern Cape during a cancer awareness campaign hosted by the PinkDrive at the time.

The Covid-19 People’s Coalition — Early Childhood Development (ECD) stream is calling for the department of social development (DSD) to redirect funds to support and sustain long-term jobs that now exist in the sector.

In a statement speaking to this matter, the coalition has highlighted their disappointment in the departments decision to direct R 1.3 Billion Economic Stimulus for Youth Compliance Monitors as opposed to supporting and sustaining the jobs that face the risk of being lost.

Her friendly voice and infectious, bubbly personality are no more.

The devastated roommate of murdered Wits University student Asithandile “Kwasa” Lugalo told TimesLIVE on Wednesday that she would miss her “funny, crazy, adorable” friend.

“I am going to miss her every day. She was so kind,” said Yonela Zatshikila.

Alcohol sales resumed on Tuesday following the lifting of the ban under level 2 of the lockdown regulations.

Liquor store owners and employees are grateful to be able to get back to business. Here is what they had to say.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country will be moving to alert level 2 with bans on travel between provinces and the sale of alcohol and tobacco products being lifted.

The easing from level 3 is effective from Monday midnight.

The move follows a special cabinet meeting on Saturday afternoon. Throughout the week, cabinet received advice from health experts who advised that the country has now managed to arrest rapid transmission of the Covid-19 virus and that health-care infrastructure would not be undermined.