LISTEN: Letoya Makhene releases new song about hope

This week, the country has started to ease lockdown restrictions but still requires many South Africans to stay at home and continue practicing social distancing while going out for essential services. One person who is used to travelling the world and being out and about is TV presenter and actor Jonathan Boynton-Lee. Now, in a recent interview, the star shares how he has been dealing with the recent lockdown.

Many South Africans will be returning to work from today as the country has moved to lockdown level 4.

Love Island is facing a fresh crisis amid the coronavirus outbreak, putting it at risk of not being able to air this summer. ITV bosses were hoping the hit show would be able to film in Majorca as normal following the success of the first winter series, filmed in South Africa.

Def Jam Recordings’ first South African Hip Hop artist Nasty C readies to drop his highly anticipated third studio album Zulu Man With Some Power. More recently, we got to chat with the man about the release date of his LP, unreleased music, album tracklisting, features and the Covid 19 Pandemic.

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has forced South Africans indoors in a lockdown effort to help stop the spread of this respiratory condition. If you’re single and staying alone, this strange time in history could prove especially trying – perhaps even more so if you’re used to regular hook-ups.

With Love Island now airing twice a year, the stars that the ITV series creates have less time to cash in on their fame.

As the country continues with its lockdown, it has turned to the arts to entertain during this difficult period. The time at home has also inspired many acts to create new music and this week, Tresor makes his highly-anticipated return as he releases his new single ‘Thrill’.

Local Afrikaans pop group Die Heuwels Fantasties have become a vital part of South African music culture in recent years, and the success of their recent singles ‘Jy Stel My Teleur’ en die ‘Mejuffrou Sonneblom’ has only proven that the group is, without a doubt, one of the country’s most talented and versatile bands.

Earlier this year, local producer Mvzzle, famously known for his work on DJ Zinhle’s ‘Umlilo’, inked a recording deal with Warner Music South Africa. Since then, he has been hard at work creating new music and now, he’s dropping his debut single with the label as he teams up with Ndu Shezi on his hot new single ‘Uvalo’.

Pop singer Kiesza stars in a short film documenting the world’s empty streets in lockdown through drone footage.

We’re now firmly into week four of lockdown in South Africa, with a little while still to go. We caught up with some familiar faces on Tropika Island of Treasure Curaçao who share their top tips on surviving the rest of lockdown.

A host of local drag queens are paying tribute to South Africa’s fortitude during the coronavirus pandemic while sending a message of hope and unity.

Like us, our local celebrities have been trying to adjust to the lockdown period as South Africa continues it’s battle against the Covid-19 coronavirus. Now, in a recent interview, Dineo Ranaka has opened up about her lockdown schedule and how she and her family are dealing with the crisis.

ITV’s Love Island is likely to come out in August of this year, and could even be filmed in the UK instead of the sunny surrounds of Spain.

From a queer perspective, how are you coping with being in quarantine or lockdown? What are you struggling with? What or who helps you cope? How are you keeping busy? Where are you spending lockdown and who are you with?

South Africa’s pride and joy, the Ndlovu Youth Choir, is back with brand-new music as they continue to make the nation proud with their positive, proudly South African approach to music. Now, they’re back with a unique spin on Dolly Parton’s smash hit ‘Jolene’ – and they’ve just dropped a beautiful music video to accompany it.

Over the last three weeks, South Africans have been ordered to stay home unless they need to leave their houses for essential goods or services and last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a two-week extension as the country continues to battle the Covid-19 coronavirus. However, while necessary, the lockdown has been difficult for so many people – including Kelly Khumalo.