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Author: Thipe Maelane

Tackling health misinformation in the post-pandemic era

Tackling health misinformation in the post-pandemic era

The past two years have been riddled with uncertainty and controversy, mainly due to the covid-19 pandemic that has swept the world off its feet. It comes as no surprise that ‘Vax’ has been selected as the word of the year for 2021 by Oxford Languages. During this time there has been a flood of information- some accurate and some not- around the pandemic. Research has shown that it takes the truth six times as long to reach 1,500 people…

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So Where To in a day

So Where To in a day

The South-Western Township (Soweto)  is a melting pot of culture, art and history. There is a lot to do in this township but for those who only have a day to enjoy the full experience, here is a list of three things to do in Soweto. These activities will allow you to make the most of the experience. Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum The Museum is named after the schoolboy who was shot dead by the Apartheid police in 1976 during…

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My Workday Timeline

My Workday Timeline

Working from home has had its benefits such as having more time to spend with family and focus on your well being. However, it has also come with its challenges such as the conflation of the personal and the professional. The timeline below is a representation of how I schedule my work day so that it doesn’t eat into my personal time and vice versa. Featured image by Nelly Antoniadou on Unsplash