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RUTH COOPER
The 21-day lockdown in South Africa, though extremely necessary, has already and will have further devastating effects on our economy, in particular our hospitality industry. Local chefs and restaurant staff are feeling the pinch and it's sad to think that a lot of our favourite restaurants might not re-open after lockdown... read
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ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM
In true South African spirit, even in times of adversity, daily stories of generosity and ingenuity abound. Never have we been more proud of how business communities are using our publishing platforms than since the outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus... Read
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The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) has been working to offer its members some financial relief during the Covid-19 pandemic... Read
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Music
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The Splashy Fen Music Festival has gone virtual with Lockdown Live - which will take place from 9 to 11 April 2020. Over the course of the three days, fans can enjoy a selection of live music, streamed from each musician's home or private studio... Read
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The country is seven days into its Covid-19 lockdown - which was implemented in an effort to flatten the curve on coronavirus. During their time inside, South Africans are looking online, now more than ever, for ideas around at-home activities and entertainment... Read
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Texx and the City's weekly interview-style music podcast makes its debut with Zolani Mahola as its first guest. In the first episode, Mahola touched on the role of the artist in society, getting deported by an authoritarian regime and feeling your lowest whilst on top... Read
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Electronic music act GoodLuck has launched The Luck Down, its own livestream series to keep us entertained during the Covid-19 lockdown. The musicians launched the livestream series after they participated in Global Citizen's #TogetherAtHome livestream in March... Read
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Food & Wine
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Online wine retailer Port2Port has launched a lockdown initiative in support of the wine industry - which has been affected by the countrywide Covid-19 lockdown. In line with the restrictions imposed during the lockdown - aimed at reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus - wine was deemed a non-essential item... Read
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Theatre
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Savanna Premium Cider's newly-launched #SavannaVirtualComedyBar is set to bring some much-needed comic relief during the Covid-19 nationwide lockdown. These comedy sessions will also be giving paid comedians a virtual stage to showcase their talent... Read
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Travel
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ISSUED BY SA AIRLINES
Are you at a loss for things to do after your holiday cancellation? It's not all doom and gloom. Get proactive with these tips for changing your flights and planning your next trip... Read
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Wellness
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ISSUED BY LIVEWELL
Highlighting the need for specialised dementia care in South Africa, with their staff at the heart of their new campaign, Livewell rebrands... Read
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Sport
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Glenn Kisela, Texx and the City and Nodwin Gaming have launched the Bring Back Sports e-sports tournament - which is aimed at assisting Covid-19 relief efforts in South Africa... Read
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David Kramer releases new track and music video for '#TsekCorona!', featuring the KaapKreools musicians and a group of Cape Town celebrities. View
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Loui Lvndn releases the official music video for 'Fire Is The New Black', the latest single from his SAMA-nominated debut album 'Your Princess Is In Another Castle'. View
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SA band, The Kiffness, in association with Adcock Ingram OTC's sponsors of Brave Campaign, have released a song dedicated to supporting doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19. View
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South African singer, songwriter, musician and actress Celine recently launched her new pop-rock single, 'Call Me'. She now unveils the video that goes along with the track. Directed by Rash Ferguson. View
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WAYNE ERRADU
It's important to know that there are thousands of people working online right now, which does constrain the internet... Read
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LAUREN HARTZENBERG
Some of South Africa's largest retailers have introduced additional safety measures, including barrier screens at till points and protective visors... Read
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