Online Global Pride to take place during Covid-19 crisis

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.

A service that provides period products to people in self-isolation has been extended by the creation of a ‘Period Stop’.

After catastrophic earthquakes devastated areas of Nepal in 2015, it was the Team Rubicon UK charity that Prince Harry joined to help rebuild one of the communities struck the hardest. And now, as the world continues the fight against coronavirus, the Duke of Sussex is encouraging more people to support the charity’s latest efforts to help frontline workers and vulnerable people.

Cyril Ramaphosa this evening addressed the nation on the continuing efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

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Following the global call for social distancing to slow down the spread of Covid-19, and now the countrywide South African lockdown, production companies worldwide have sought alternative means to distribute recently released and upcoming films – so too, the team behind critically acclaimed film, ‘Moffie’

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J.K. Rowling has worked her magic to help kids and parents stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sho Madjozi continues to inspire South Africans around the globe with her ground-breaking approach to music, international successes and business savvy skills. It’s true that so many people look at the singer as a role model – and she understands just how powerful her platform is. So, she’s created a new song which helps educate listeners on the correct Covid-19 hygiene methods and how to stay safe during this coronavirus pandemic.

As people begin to find things to do at home during quarantine, Shakira has already found her new pastime. It appears the Colombian singer has enrolled in a philosophy course offered by the University of Pennsylvania.

Many of our favourite fashion retailers shut their front doors last week in line with the government's isolation legislation.The high street is currently shuttered, with many busy shopping centres and city hubs now eerily quiet. Of course it was the smart decision, with everyone encouraged to isolate as much as possible now fashion stores are not an essential service.

As we enter the first day of lock down in South Africa, Global Citizen continues to use musicians as a source of entertainment, knowledge and to do good. This time, they’re hosting #TogetherAtHome live streamed concerts featuring massive global acts like Chris Martin, John Legend, Hozier, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello and more. Tonight, the spotlight will be on South African dance act Goodluck.

As festivals and sporting events around the world continue to get pushed out because of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, it’s unsurprising that the South African Music Awards have announced that this year’s ceremony will also be postponed.

Anant Singh and Videovision Entertainment announced today that they will make available a selection of films produced by the company for free viewing online.  These hit films will be available during the lockdown period from Friday, 27 March through to Thursday, 16 April 2020.

We’re all stuck at home – and while we can’t control the situation we all find ourselves in with the outbreak of COVID-19, we can control what we do within our homes to take care of our own physical health. With 21 days in lockdown, people across South Africa are starting to embrace the idea of working out from home with a fitness regime that suits them best.

Whether you’ve been separated from your loved ones, found yourself plunged into self-quarantine with the someone you just met on Bumble, are single and navigating a whole new world of virtual dating, or are ready to call in the divorce lawyers after finding yourself in far too close proximity to your partner, the rapid spread of COVID-19 has reshaped our relationships drastically.