Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, UNICEF has installed dozens of handwashing stations at rural schools in South Africa.
If you saw our earlier post about the Covered, Clean and Caring Covid-prevention campaign we designed for schools and orphan and vulnerable children centres, you’ll know that in 2022 it evolved to focus on mental health.
Covid-19 was one of the toughest challenges South Africa has faced and it taught us lessons we should never forget about the importance of good hygiene and caring for others.
Jive Media Africa’s Science Writer and Editor, Yves Vanderhaeghen visited COP as part of the Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation delegation. Upon his return he shared this short reflection – underlining the importance of Jive’s role in science communication and translation. Image above: An artwork by the world-famous Keiskamma Art Project in the Eastern Cape […]
There are golden prospects in toxic mining wastewater, and Wits chemistry Master’s student Taskeen Hasrod is setting machine learning loose to dig them out.
Storytelling has never been more important. As Covid-19 tears across the globe, we are inundated with information, but are still left searching for answers. Scientists have important messages to share, but too often their voices are drowned out in the storm. Good science deserves to be heard and research has shown that it is heard […]
COVID-19 has become part of our daily lives, and will remain that way for a long time to come. While the total lockdown has started to ease, now is the time to be more vigilant than ever. Here’s a chance to share some information, slow the spread and save some lives. In response to the […]
Communities need access to knowledge to uplift themselves and transform their lives. Jive Media Africa partnered with the Department of Environmental Affairs (now the Department of Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries) to implement the national #GoodGreenDeeds campaign in South Africa.
Do you love research? Well its time to get engaged! When researchers complete their work, it is typically published in a journal or presented at a conference. But how can researchers ensure that those outside their disciplines know about it?
Hip Hop U was proud to partner with the African Health Research Institute (AHRI) and young people in the Somkhele (KZN) area to raise awareness about issues affecting their health and well-being. The team created a safe space for young people to explore five AHRI research studies.