Are lockdown live streams working for South Africa's musicians?: Sho Madjozi, who performed in a live stream benefit concert during lockdown. Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images via Getty Images“Hello,” says trumpeter Sydney Mavundla. “Greetings to you, sitting in your living room there on that red couch!” But Mavundla can’t see his audience. He’s talking through the “fourth wall” – … [Read more...] about Are lockdown live streams working for South Africa’s musicians? | The Conversation
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COVID-19: how the lockdown has affected the health of the poor in South Africa | The Conversation
COVID-19: how the lockdown has affected the health of the poor in South Africa: Hunger contributes strongly to health inequalities. Marco Longari/AFP via Getty ImagesThe COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked substantial damage on human lives and the economy in South Africa. But the impact of the measures used to combat the pandemic, such as lockdowns, have not been even. The pandemic … [Read more...] about COVID-19: how the lockdown has affected the health of the poor in South Africa | The Conversation
Enter the micro-budget film: lockdown amplifies South African cinema trends | The Conversation
Enter the micro-budget film: lockdown amplifies South African cinema trends: A still from High Fantasy by Jenna Cato Bass. Proper Films/Big World CinemaSouth Africa’s film industry is the oldest in Africa and one of the oldest in the world, having started in 1896, soon after the Lumiere brothers’ famous first commercial film screening in 1895. The industry is one of the more … [Read more...] about Enter the micro-budget film: lockdown amplifies South African cinema trends | The Conversation
Calls for reopening of gyms as owners say 5-month lockdown ’crippled’ fitness industry – Port Elizabeth Business News |MyPE
Calls for reopening of gyms as owners say 5-month lockdown ’crippled’ fitness industry – Port Elizabeth Business News: Calls for reopening of gyms as owners say 5-month lockdown ’crippled’ fitness industry: Gym owners have described the five-month shutdown that has affected them since the start of lockdown as crippling to their business and workers. Source: “Port … [Read more...] about Calls for reopening of gyms as owners say 5-month lockdown ’crippled’ fitness industry – Port Elizabeth Business News |MyPE
Vandalism shuts Port Elizabeth refuge for homeless in lockdown – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Vandalism shuts Port Elizabeth refuge for homeless in lockdown – Port Elizabeth in the News: Vandalism shuts Port Elizabeth refuge for homeless in lockdown: The Walmer Town Hall in Port Elizabeth has been shut as a temporary shelter for homeless people because of vandalism. This is according to social development MEC Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi’s spokesperson, … Source: … [Read more...] about Vandalism shuts Port Elizabeth refuge for homeless in lockdown – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
