Drum English Magazine - 9 April 2020

In this issue

Tumi & family on lockdown in the USA. Tresor opens up about hijacking trauma. 21-day lockdown: Covid-19 fears in SA’s townships. WHO head Dr Tedros ready to “save the world”

‘I JUST WISH WE WERE HOME'

Tumi Morake and her family are stuck in the US, unable to return home – but as the comedienne tells DRUM, the experience has brought them closer together.

6 mins

Locked Down In China

A Limpopo student in China tells DRUM what it’s like being in the Covid-19 epicentre and not returning home due to a fever

5 mins

TRAPPED EKASI

Fear and chaos mounts in SA’s townships as the gravity of the Covid-19 pandemic sets in. DRUM speaks to concerned residents about their plight

5 mins

TWO DIFFERENT BEASTS

As the world races to find a vaccine for Covid-19 we take a look at what distinguishes viruses from bacteria COMPILED

5 mins

I Won't Live In Fear

Tresor tells us how music is helping him deal with his hijacking horror

5 mins

WHO Chief On The Biggest Challenge Of His Career – The Covid-19 Pandemic

World Health Organization chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tackles the biggest challenge of his career – the Covid-19 pandemic

5 mins

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