One crisis that is affecting all of us is the avian flu, which has led to the culling of an estimated 2.5 million chickens to contain the outbreak in South Africa. It’s not that funny when there are no eggs on the shelf and the prices have rocketed, and definitely no joke for the poultry-produc.
Anti-apartheid veteran, prolific scientist and champion for health equity in South Africa, Professor Hoosen ‘Jerry’ Coovadia, has died. Tributes paying homage to Coovadia’s incredible life, dedication to equality and impeccable legacy are pouring in. Daily Maverick looks at how he is being reme.