Drum English Magazine - 23 April 2020

In this issue

Hamba kahle, Vinolia “V-Mash” Mashego. Praise for the president as he takes control in Covid-19 chaos. Celebrating our heroes on the coronavirus frontline. Zwelinzima Vavi’s Covid-19 battle and plea.

A LIGHT HAS BEEN PUT OUT

Family and showbiz friends fondly remember the flamboyant, larger-than-life Vinolia ‘V-Mash’ Mashego

8 mins

Strength In A Time Of Crisis

President Ramaphosa has risen to the challenge of Covid-19 with wide praise for rallying the nation

5 mins

Not All Heroes Wear Capes

DRUM speaks to the ordinary citizens keeping Mzansi going

9 mins

‘Nobody Is Immune From This Virus'

After his doctor insisted it was just the flu, trade unionist Zwelinzima Vavi was not convinced –days later he was hospitalised

5 mins

Shattered By The Stigma

A relative of the Khayelitsha woman thought to have had Covid-19 tells DRUM of the trauma their family has endured due to misinformation

5 mins

The mask

Phumla is the worst-behaved student in his class, but his new teacher knows a trick or two

7 mins

Play Nice, Stay Kind

A game that promotes compassion is sweeping the internet

5 mins

E-Schools Are Open

Virtual classes will prevent your child’s schoolwork from suffering during lockdown

9 mins

OUR LITTLE SUPERKID

His parents are well-known, now Prince Mashawana is making a name for himself with his superhero alter ego

5 mins

Perfect For The Job

New OPW presenter Khanyisa Titus tells DRUM how she got the gig – and why she was made for it.

5 mins

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Leading South African news magazine for black readers

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