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This is Africa! Here’s how you can virtually celebrate Africa Day

The day is intended to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the continent in the fight against colonialism and apartheid, as well as the progress the continent has made, while also reflecting upon the common challenges it faces in a global environment.

[GRAPHICS] Lockdown level 3 at a glance

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa released these key points outlining the level 3 lockdown for the country from 1 June.

MAMPHELA RAMPHELE: Africa Day is a celebration of resilience

COVID-19 and our response to it is Africa's opportunity to reimagine itself, writes Mamphela Ramphele.

Ramaphosa on SA moving to level 3 lockdown: ‘It is now in your hands’

But with more than 22,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, the president warned South Africans the worst was yet to come.

What to listen to

Our favourite audio to sit back, relax and enjoy

Navigating Covid-19 to Win at Work and Life

Parenting Expert Nikki Bush joins Azania to offer advice on how to cope with a rapidly changing world.

Locked And Down

Cindy Poluta channels the anxieties of a locked-down community and with the help of Cassey Chambers of SADAG, receives practical advice to cope in a time of fear.

Food Feature

What's hot in the culinary world right now.

The Literature Corner

What's out in print, just in case you miss the popular weekly feature!

Good advice

We're all new to this but help is at hand

Which is better, a face shield or a cloth mask?

Are all face masks created equal? CapeTalk's John Maythams ask the question 'plastic or cloth' when it comes to face coverings.

No better time than now to teach your children about generosity and gratitude

Parenting expert Nikki Bush discusses simple ways to help your kids think of others in need and inculcate a value system.

[LISTEN] Can optimism be learned?

Eusebius McKaiser speaks to clinical psychologist Khosi Jiyane for more on this.

How to cope with your growing anger during lockdown

Kieno Kammies asks a psychologist for advice and practical tips on regulating our emotions, especially our anger.

Fun for Family

Stay entertained during lockdown

Dillan Oliphant releases his first Showmax comedy special

In a time where it’s uncertain on when you’ll be able to go watch your favourite comedian on stage again, you’ll find that being home is actually not such “A Lonely Place”.

[LISTEN] The impact of music in early childhood development

Tshego Modisane, standing in for Azania Mosaka, spoke to early childhood development specialist Gill Naeser to find out.

"Baking is a creative outlet for me!" - Lerato Höffele, EWN, Fresh On 947

When she's not brining you the latest news from around the world, Lerato Höffele is baking up a mouthwatering cakes in the kitchen. Apart from the fact that there is an intense competition between her husband and her about who the king or queen of the kitchen is, baking is a creative outlet for her.

[WATCH] Drakensberg Boys singing 'Solibona (We will see the sun rise again)

Khabazela shares some of the videos that went viral on Twitter and Facebook.

Be Productive

Stay busy and stimulated

[LISTEN] Tools to improve the performance of your brain

Executive coach and author Dawn Klatzow suggests ways that you can build resilience by taking better care of your brain.

Homeschooling? You'll want to read this...

The education department in the Western Cape wants to put parents' minds at rest over homeschooling expectations.

4 apps to make working from home much easier

To help you ease into remote working, we've rounded up a list of four apps you can use on your computer and/or mobile phone.

Need some company while you work from home? Turn to the virtual study buddies!

If you're all alone during lockdown, things could get quite lonely. Luckily, there's a whole world of people in the same boat as you. Need some company while you work from home? Turn to the virtual study buddies in this Study With Me playlist

Feel Good

Acts of kindness from all over the world

Buy your mom a Mother's Day certificate and feed a family in need

Angel Network founder Glynne Wolman explains why they came up with the idea and what is in the packs.

[LISTEN] Praise for traffic cops who helped rescue SA rugby ref

Quinton Immelman was traveling from Rawsonville to Strand when the wheel of his land cruiser came off.

Here's how NGO Nakhlistan is helping vulnerable communities in lockdown

EB Inglis chats to public relations officer Fatima Allie about the work they do in the community.

Pick n Pay launches 'Feed the Nation' relief fund to help vulnerable communities

The Feed the Nation campaign to provide food and basic hygiene essentials to the most vulnerable.