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Chief Executive Officer of the Human Sciences Research Council, Human Sciences Research Council

South Africans wait in a queue for free food. Understanding the social impact has been key to managing the pandemic. Photo by Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images

March 10, 2021

The role of South Africa’s social scientists in COVID‑19 responses: why it matters

Crain Soudien, Human Sciences Research Council

The lead role of public health researchers continues to be important. But there is growing acknowledgement that social scientists have to be present from the very beginning.

Parents and family must consciously support children in completing a few hours of school work during this period. GettyImages

May 5, 2020

Impact of school closures on education outcomes in South Africa

Vijay Reddy, Human Sciences Research Council; Crain Soudien, Human Sciences Research Council, and Lolita Desiree Winnaar, Human Sciences Research Council

Despite the best efforts of governments, schools and parents there’ll be learning losses across the board and worsened educational outcomes for the poor.

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