Drum English Magazine - 21 May 2020

In this issue

In this issue of Drum: First Lady of Lockdown - All about political powerhouse Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma - Prefect, medical doctor, powerful policymaker; Only in Drum - Power couple Shona and Connie Ferguson speak out - It's all lies - We are not abusive or bad payers!; Zodwa Wabantu - A break from bae, a burglary & life in lockdown - Crying helps me to cope with it all!; Coronavirus crisis - Sassa grants: everything you need to know; Homeschooling 101: how to teach your kids; Best ways to bounce back in tough times and Couple's Therapy - It worked for Zakes & Nandi! - Experts on how to stay loved-up during lockdown.

NO BIG DEAL

Power couple Shona and Connie Ferguson tell us there’s no behind-the-scenes drama at their production house, it’s just showbiz

4 mins

RELIEF AT HAND

Covid-19 has had a massive impact on the livelihoods of many South Africans and the government’s social-relief grant will help the unemployed get the basics. Here’s how you can apply

5 mins

HELP FOR THE HELPERS

DRUM speaks to three domestic workers who have either lost their jobs, haven’t been able to leave their workplaces or are working in unsafe environments due to the coronavirus pandemic

4 mins

1-Minute DIY Tests

Spare a minute to learn a surprising amount about your wellbeing with these at-home assessments that are perfect for lockdown

4 mins

The art of resilience

As lockdown takes its toll on our daily lives, learning to cope with the “new normal” is a skill you can teach yourself

5 mins

Trust through trials

Lesedi starts to lose faith in her man when a dynamic businesswoman enters their lives

6 mins

Mother Nature Bounces Back

As people huddle indoors away from the virus animals have come out to play and pollution has lifted

4 mins

IT'S ALL ABOUT ME!

There are no lockdown blues for Zodwa Wabantu. The entertainer tells DRUM about her new focus on fitness, and lets us in on her future plans

5 mins

The Help You Need

Here’s why giving couples’ counselling a try during these stressful times is a good idea – and where you can get support

4 mins

SHE'S THAT SAVAGE

Megan Thee Stallion has dropped an epic collab with her idol, Beyoncé. We look at the rapper’s meteoric rise

6 mins

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Leading South African news magazine for black readers

In the 1950's, DRUM was a pioneer of black journalism bringing together courageous investigative journalism and cutting-edge photojournalism for Africa. But DRUM isn't just about history. South Africa has changed a lot in the last 50 years, and DRUM has kept pace with these changes. Today it is a thoroughly modern magazine in touch with its readers. Our recipe for success is simple but effective: we give our readers what they want.