THIS time last year coronavirus wasn’t even given the kind of consideration we give seasonal flu. In fact, many of us didn’t even know about it.
Then came the alarming news from Wuhan, China: this was a devastating virus that ripped through communities, leaving death and destruction in its wake.
Very soon we all felt the effects of Covid-19 – and we won’t easily forget this year.
But there were plenty of other things that moved us beyond measure. We take a look at a few.
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN
In March President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national lockdown that saw us barred from being outdoors save for food and essential services work.
Although it saved lives, the hard lockdown decimated the economy and unemployment soared as 1,6 million people lost their jobs
JACINDA ARDERN RULES
New Zealand’s prime minister was elected for a second term in October, thanks in no small part to her world-leading Covid-19 response. The island nation became one of the few places on Earth where transmission of the virus has been eradicated, and lockdowns, masks and social distancing are no longer necessary.
The 40-year-old was praised for her compassionate, caring response and reliance on science and doctors to guide her decisions.
THE US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
The hotly contested US election resulted in several records being broken. Joseph R Biden, former vice president of the USA under former president Barack Obama, received more than 80 million votes.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة 7 January 2021 من YOU South Africa.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة 7 January 2021 من YOU South Africa.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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OUR BRAVE LITTLE FIGHTER
Like her late sister, little Elana was born with a rare lung condition and can't breathe without a ventilator, but her parents are walking this familiar path with courage and hope
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
With his new film, The Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling put stunt doubles centre stage but how hard is it for a complete amateur to master the trade? Journalist Simon Usborne decided to find out
INSPIRATION EVERYWHERE
Irish writer Cecelia Ahern chats to YOU about writing her novels in longhand, her love of Lego and looking forward to her first wine-tasting in South Africa
THE KIDS ARE NOT OKAY
Something happened around 2010 that's had a huge impact on Gen Z, says a new book. It was the start of the phone-based childhood, and it's resulted in a rewiring of kids' brains - and a surge in depression and anxiety
HE'S ON THE BALL
Despite having no lower legs, -Grayton's prowess on the rugby field has made him a social media star
THIS ISN'T JUSTICE
A woman was shot dead by her fiancé, who said he thought she was an intruder. Now her family believe he got off lightly
THE BOSS IN CHARGE OF YOUR CROSS
As chief electoral officer of the IEC, Sy Mamabolo has his hands full these days!
HEARTBREAK AND HOPE
Relatives and loved ones share their stories as rescue efforts continue for the people still trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in George
BLOOMING!
Shes adored by fans and loathed by haters, but like the character she plays in her new movie, Anne Hathaway says shes putting her own Joy first
SUSSEXES' AFRICAN ADVENTURE
Meghan and Harry took Nigeria by storm – but relations with the royal family remain icy
