While many are wondering what to do with their spare time during lockdown, there is a group of South Africans whose days and nights are busier than ever.

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Their hobby has turned into a very worthwhile way to make a difference during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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In garages around the country, 3D printers are whirring and buzzing, printing reusable masks, screens and even unique valves that will allow our limited supply of ventilators to be shared between four patients at a time. The arrival of Covid-19 in South Africa spurred the 3D-printing community to step forward to “collectively help the frontline, unsung heroes such as emergency workers, pharmacists and other vulnerable groups,” said Johannesburg-based IT consultant Michael Scholtz. The 3D-printing fanatic is one of the coordinators of this community project. […]

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