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Fighting fatigue
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Fighting fatigue

Many people are feeling uncontrollably tired in these stressful times – here’s why

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5 mins  |
14 May 2020
#blackAF
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#blackAF

Black-ish creator Kenya Barris gets in front of the camera for his new show

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2 mins  |
14 May 2020
Cover Up And Stay Safe
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Cover Up And Stay Safe

The health minister recommends we wear masks – but what should it look like, and how do you make one?

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6 mins  |
7 May 2020
Still Waiting For Water
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Still Waiting For Water

QwaQwa residents say they continue to have limited access to running water in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, but the municipality maintains headway has been made

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5 mins  |
7 May 2020
WHO IS WHO?
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WHO IS WHO?

We take a closer look at the World Health Organization and its role in combatting the coronavirus pandemic

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5 mins  |
7 May 2020
The underdog
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The underdog

Siya does everything he can to prepare for his interview, but he fears his lack of qualifications might hold him back

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6 mins  |
7 May 2020
SCREEN QUEEN
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SCREEN QUEEN

She’s taken her crafty lawyer character across four hit TV shows, but Shannon Esra tells us why her Still Breathing role is her best yet

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5 mins  |
7 May 2020
POWER TO THE PRINCESS!
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POWER TO THE PRINCESS!

Disney heroines get a stunning makeover as beautiful young black girls take their crowns

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4 mins  |
7 May 2020
OUR STRUGGLE IS VERY REAL
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OUR STRUGGLE IS VERY REAL

This Alex man shares how the lockdown has deepened his despair of trying to feed his wife and nine children

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5 mins  |
7 May 2020
ME AND MY BOYS
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ME AND MY BOYS

She’s got awards and honours for her stellar career but being a mom is Yvonne Chaka Chaka’s biggest success

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5 mins  |
7 May 2020
Betting on baby
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Betting on baby

Infertility can place huge strain on a couple, but with the right help and knowledge a solution can often be found

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5 mins  |
7 May 2020
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A Story To Be Told

Katlego Danke is sizzling up screens in Gomora – and the drama is just about to get started, she tells us

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5 mins  |
30 April 2020
The Caramel Curves Club
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The Caramel Curves Club

These glam gals aren’t your average biker chicks and they changing the motorcycle world one pink-clouded rev at a time

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4 mins  |
30 April 2020
It's Games Over!
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It's Games Over!

News that the Olympics will not take place this year is devastating for athletes and a bitter blow for hosts Japan

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5 mins  |
30 April 2020
Ahead Of The Curve
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Ahead Of The Curve

A doctor and her colleagues at a Joburg hospital created a shield to protect themselves and patients against Covid-19

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5 mins  |
30 April 2020
Ready, Set, TikTok
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Ready, Set, TikTok

Want to get going on the video-sharing app TikTok but don’t know where to start? Here’s help

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4 mins  |
30 April 2020
Shattered By The Stigma
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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

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5 mins  |
23 April 2020
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It all makes scents

Apart from smelling good, essential oils can help us to relax during these stressful times

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3 mins  |
30 April 2020
SOPHIE'S REBIRTH
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SOPHIE'S REBIRTH

Sophie Lichaba shares where she finds inspiration for her Lockdown role, and how she deals with trolls

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5 mins  |
30 April 2020
THE NEW NORM – FOR NOW
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THE NEW NORM – FOR NOW

During lockdown, certain burial practices and traditional rituals are prohibited – a reality the bereaved are struggling to accept

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5 mins  |
30 April 2020
The claws are out
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The claws are out

Her ridiculously catchy track Say So is everywhere – but just who is Doja Cat?

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1 min  |
30 April 2020
A view on stew
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A view on stew

Elevate this dish with these easy tips

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3 mins  |
30 April 2020
Play Nice, Stay Kind
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Play Nice, Stay Kind

A game that promotes compassion is sweeping the internet

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5 mins  |
23 April 2020
‘Nobody Is Immune From This Virus'
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‘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

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23 April 2020
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Perfect For The Job

New OPW presenter Khanyisa Titus tells DRUM how she got the gig – and why she was made for it.

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5 mins  |
23 April 2020
Strength In A Time Of Crisis
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Strength In A Time Of Crisis

President Ramaphosa has risen to the challenge of Covid-19 with wide praise for rallying the nation

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5 mins  |
23 April 2020
Triumph After Tragedy
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Triumph After Tragedy

From a tragic childhood to getting his engineering degree against the odds, this Limpopo graduate has a lot to celebrate

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2 mins  |
16 April 2020
E-Schools Are Open
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E-Schools Are Open

Virtual classes will prevent your child’s schoolwork from suffering during lockdown

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9 mins  |
23 April 2020
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes

DRUM speaks to the ordinary citizens keeping Mzansi going

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9 mins  |
23 April 2020
The mask
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The mask

Phumla is the worst-behaved student in his class, but his new teacher knows a trick or two

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7 mins  |
23 April 2020