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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
![A LIGHT HAS BEEN PUT OUT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2450/439217/5e9eb29c785b6/crp_A-LIGHT-HAS-BEEN-PUT-OUT.jpg)
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
![Strength In A Time Of Crisis](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2450/439217/5e9eb5013a761/crp_STRENGTH-IN-A-TIME-OF-CRISIS.jpg)
5 mins
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
DRUM speaks to the ordinary citizens keeping Mzansi going
![Not All Heroes Wear Capes](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2450/439217/5e9eb8a0101b9/crp_NOT-ALL-HEROES-WEAR-CAPES.jpg)
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
![‘Nobody Is Immune From This Virus'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2450/439217/5e9ec103434af/crp_NOBODY-IS-IMMUNE-FROM-THIS-VIRUS.jpg)
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
![Shattered By The Stigma](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2450/439217/5e9ec3ae68aaf/crp_SHATTERED-BY-THE-STIGMA.jpg)
5 mins
The mask
Phumla is the worst-behaved student in his class, but his new teacher knows a trick or two
![The mask](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2450/439217/5e9ecef349ac2/crp_The-mask.jpg)
7 mins
Play Nice, Stay Kind
A game that promotes compassion is sweeping the internet
![Play Nice, Stay Kind](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2450/439217/5e9ed1127c21e/crp_PLAY-NICE-STAY-KIND.jpg)
5 mins
E-Schools Are Open
Virtual classes will prevent your child’s schoolwork from suffering during lockdown
![E-Schools Are Open](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2450/439217/5e9ec7f69e25d/crp_E-SCHOOLS-ARE-OPEN.jpg)
9 mins
OUR LITTLE SUPERKID
His parents are well-known, now Prince Mashawana is making a name for himself with his superhero alter ego
![OUR LITTLE SUPERKID](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2450/439217/5e9ec968d25d1/crp_OUR-LITTLE-SUPERKID.jpg)
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
Drum English Magazine Description:
Publisher: Media24
Category: Entertainment
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
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.
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