COVID-19 report from Johannesburg, South Africa

Aired on April 29, 2020

Following our earlier interview with Johannes Syms from the Western Cape (Cape Town), South Africa, we interviewed a Johannesburg-based reporter, Anita Powell, to learn what is happening in that densely populated city. Some of what we learned about the healthcare concerns in South Africa surprised us.

Anita highlighted the innovative ways South African scientists are easing the burden on the country’s healthcare system. She shared exciting news about the coronavirus vaccine testing currently underway in South Africa, showcasing the country’s proactive approach to combating the pandemic.

Additionally, Anita emphasized how South Africans are embracing the philosophy of Ubuntu during these challenging times—a philosophy that resonates deeply with the values of World Footprints.

johannesburg Nelson Mandela Square. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick

johannesburg Nelson Mandela Square. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick

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What didn’t surprise us was how innovative South African scientists are being. Anita told us about the creative ways South Africa is lightening the burden on the country’s health care system. She also shared some very exciting news about the coronavirus vaccine testing South Africa is conducting.

Another thing that didn’t surprise us was how South Africans were living by the philosophy of Ubuntu.

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Photo of South Africa based Voice of America reporter Anita PowellAnita Powell is Voice of America’s southern Africa correspondent based in Johannesburg, South Africa, covering 15 African countries. Before officially joining VOA, Powell worked as a freelance journalist for the news agency, as well as other news outlets such as the Associated Press, The New York Times, Al Jazeera and The Root, covering numerous topics and events on the African continent, including the death of Nelson Mandela.

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    Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esqs., are the dynamic founders of World Footprints, an award-winning publisher of socially impactful travel content that explores the profound human connections made through travel. As hosts of the multi-award-winning World Footprints podcast, they have engaged with luminaries such as Maya Angelou, Ernest Green, Ken Burns, Cat Cora and Rick Steves. In addition to World Footprints, Ian and Tonya have written for prominent publications including AAA World, DETOUR, Miami Herald, The Lens, and Island Soul. Globetrotting as travel ambassadors and public speakers, the Fitzpatricks have been recognized as Black Travel Journalists of the Year by the Black Travel Summit.