Schooling during COVID, part 1: What the evidence says?

by Dr Despina Demopoulos | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, schooling | 0 comments

By Dr Despina Demopoulos a paediatric intensivist at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre#VoicesThatCare In the lead up to the start of the academic year for 2021, conflicting views regarding schooling during Covid were expressed. Government, teacher trade unions,...Read more

Schooling during COVID, part 2: Ensuring schools are safe

by Dr Despina Demopoulos | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids | 0 comments

Safety and precautionary measures to ensure schools are safe for learners, teachers, staff and parents.

Is my allergy acting up again, or do I have Covid-19?

by Dr Tamara Jaye | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids | 0 comments

The 5Cs in allergy management. For patients who suffer from allergies, there is much conflicting discussion and opinions in the medical world, as well as in the media, regarding the risk level that COVID-19 poses to this population.

Is it Just a Cold, or is it Corona?

by Dr Karin Van Der Merwe | COVID-19 | 0 comments

Even though you may think it’s just a cold, chances are you may be positive for Covid-19. Stay home, even if you are a little ill.

Dr answers FAQs about the Vaccine, Ivermectin & Colchicine

by Dr Sheri Fanaroff | COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccines | 1 comment

Dr Sheri Fanaroff answers frequently asked questions patients asked this week about issues such as whether the Covid vaccine is safe, using Ivermectine and Colchicine

11 Extra Murals Online and Offline: now just a click away

by Jozikids | Coding courses, COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids | 0 comments

With just a click of the mouse, extra murals online and even offline can now be enjoyed. Choose from Coding, Dancing, Horse Riding, Drama and Dance.

How the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine works? A simple overview

by Dr Lauren Wise | COVID-19 | 0 comments

How the AstraZeneca Vaccine works? A simple overview

Awesome back-to-school shopping offers to jazz up 2021

by Jozikids | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids | 0 comments

Awesome back-to-school shopping offers, at affordable prices. Suppliers of stationery, school bags, labels and even personalised items to jazz up your year

Alternative schooling options: homeschooling, cottage school, online & more

by Jozikids | schooling, COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, education | 0 comments

What schooling options do you have and how would you go about switching from mainstream to any other school?

As a parent, I am exhausted …

by Cindy Poluta | COVID-19 and kids, COVID-19 | 0 comments

I’ve never lived through a pandemic. You’ve never lived through a pandemic.
And our teachers and schools have never had to work through a pandemic.
It’s a first time for everyone.
No one has the answers.
No one is getting it right.
And no one is to blame.
I am just so tired and sad for my children right now.