Working from your bedroom during lockdown might seem like a comfortable situation but it’s not as beneficial as you might think.

‘I am in a foreign country in a foreign time.’ A teacher shares her uphill battle to return to home soil.

You’re a parent with children, a young couple getting used to each other’s space or a single-to-mingle but scared-to-share entrepreneur. It’s lockdown…and you’re going bat-crazy.

Watch as more than a thousand South Africans perform the “largest-ever” virtual rendition of the national anthem while in lockdown.

What is a Sunday during lockdown? One of our readers shares her nostalgia for that Sunday morning buzz.

Life in lockdown has indeed been a fitness challenge for some of us. Here one of our readers shares his workout video with us.

On a day that is usually celebrated outdoors, South Africans are encouraged to show their unity and support during lockdown by staying at home.

Use your time in lockdown to create the perfect entertaining space for when it’s all over.

Get the popcorn and dim the lights! Tonight’s highlights include: Chris Hemsworth in ‘Men In Black: International’ as well as Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool 2’, Jackie Chan in ‘Shanghai Knights’, and Diane Keaton in ‘First Wives Club’.

Cleaning your house doesn’t need to be painful. Turn it into a fun experience with these five tips.

Missing your KFC fix? We have sourced a fried chicken recipe that will satisfy your hunger, and your wallet.

Here is a list of healthy foods which can be eaten at any time of the day and together with an active lifestyle will help you feel your best.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s mask fumble during his address to the nation on Thursday evening, has caused quite a stir on social media platforms.

Let’s see the pandemic as a reset button on society’s views and expectations of one another.

Lockdown and social distancing are not keeping South Africans from attending their weekly quiz night.

Here’s how to watch Travis Scott’s upcoming ‘Fortnite’ concerts. Three additional shows are scheduled for Saturday 25 April 2020.

It was a case of ‘do or die, register a new company or starve’ for this determined reader.

As soon as my dad sent the ‘virtual Easter cooking challenge’ out, there was a keen sense of excitement and the ragging started…

Retired astronaut Scott Kelly shares his wisdom for staying engaged and motivated during lockdown.

Follow Stephen Covey’s habits of highly effective people to make the best of your quarantine time.

The Drakensberg Boys Choir recently released their version of Lebo M’s ‘Solibona’ (We will see the sun rise again).

Fluffy layers of sweet roll, loaded with cinnamon sugar filling, then drizzled with glaze that soaks into every single bite.

A Stellenbosch-based sock brand calls on South Africans to take part in a 5km virtual run as they attempt to get 10 000 athletes running their socks off to break the world record.

From the Cyril Ramaphosa mask challenge to the #CyrilFridays hashtag on Twitter, Mzansi is currently smitten with its president.

This legendary melktert (milk tart) recipe from ‘Ouma’ is the one and only and simply the best.

Before the lockdown boredom strikes again, here a few suggestions that doesn’t involve baking banana bread.

Without any alteration to chords or syllables, Miriam Makeba’s, ‘Pata Pata’ will be re-released by UNICEF on Thursday 23 April.

Super quick and painless baking delights for anyone who enters the kitchen. No baking skills required!

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is the holy month of fasting, spiritual reflection and prayer for Muslims. This year, it begins on 23 April and ends on 23 May 2020.

Thursday 23 April is World Book Day — a time to celebrate children’s growth as readers, and promote a lifelong love of literature.

Download ‘For The King’ free from the Epic Games Store until 30 April 2020. Here’s what you need to know.

One does not simply give a seven-year-old schoolwork, leave them to their own devices and expect them to complete it willingly.

Springbok fans can relive their team’s finest moments at the Rugby World Cup in the coming week.

In these difficult times, it is heartwarming to see groups of people who are going out of their way to make a difference in the lives of people unable to help themselves.

A clip of Yulia Efimova keeping her core strength up outside the pool has been viewed more than 10 million times on social media.

Wildlife in South Africa and around the world are flourishing, and it’s mostly due to the fact that humans are indoors.

Following on from Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on Tuesday, the National Treasury have announced a further set of newly-introduced tax breaks.

Watch how this family moves into top gear with their very own Grand Prix.

At home with your young child during lockdown? Rough-and-tumble play and letting them take the lead will provide vital lessons.

It’s all a big juggling act of activities, but this mother seems to have mastered the art of keeping the kids busy, educated and still find some sanity

Ahmed Timol Secondary School’s life sciences website has become a #lockdownlife success story.

Suzelle says envelopes can be used in many ways and is the perfect item to keep yourself busy during the lockdown.

In an extremely rare wildlife sighting, a leopard is seen up close teaching her cubs how to cross the road.

We sat down with rugby player Dillon Smit to find out how he’s handling lockdown.

If you are missing out on your daily Seattle Coffee fix, here are five homemade coffee-based drinks that you can easily make at home.

Get into your garden and make a difference this Earth Day.

Today marks 50 years of celebrating Earth Day. It will be the first time that this environmental event will be celebrated digitally.

When Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation, it usually means we get an update on our lockdown status: Here’s what the president told us all.

The video acknowledges the City of Cape Town’s essential service staff members on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Breaking bread and breaking down social barriers is what this video from one of our readers is all about.

TikTok joined forces with UNICEF-South Africa to promote creative learning during the lockdown. Parents, students: Here’s how to take part.

What a beautiful message! Tsogo Sun deserves a Bells, once we’re allowed to buy alcohol again.

This Cape Town teacher shares her ‘kitchen classroom’ with #lockdownlife stay-at-home parents and their kids.

The void left by those dizzy days of partying in the sun won’t be easy to fill, but you can lend a hand to those in need with these streams.

The BBC has launched a new ‘Bitesize Daily’ online teaching programme for children with the help of celebrities like David Attenborough, Liam Payne and more.

Set your alarms! The Lyrids meteor shower will peak between 00:00 and 4:00 on Wednesday, 22 April.

You may be locked in, but you can still get some fresh air and have fun in your garden.

The convenience of Ubereats and other food delivery apps might be sorely missed during this time, but your groceries are just a few clicks away with these handy apps.

#lockdownlife has actually turned out to be provide a reset button for some struggling with anxiety and depression.

If you find yourself somewhere in the middle- to upper-income group, you are very fortunate. Count your blessings, but from now on, count your precious rands too.

As scary as it is for those who have spent a lifetime in permanent employment, the gig economy may the way to go in the new world of work.

South Africans of all shapes and sizes and ages are hitting the ‘home gym’. One of our young readers shows us how he is keeping fit in #lockdownlife.

Sharing the debut short film ‘Please, Mr President, Please’, featuring renowned vocalist and theatre actress Alexis Petersen.

No jogging, no dog-walking, no leaving the house for fun, no cooked food, and no alcohol. Lockdown is tough, but legally, there are still ways to booze.

‘Mcmillion$’ is an “immensely entertaining” true-crime series that follows the McDonald’s Monopoly scam from 1989.

Making up for lost family time and tackling some home repairs, is what #lockdownlife is all about for this reader.

The innovative series by GoodLuck looks to inspire positivity and hope in a time of uncertainty and bring people together while we are apart.

Many schools are set to reopen on the 6 May, but teachers still expect schooling to be done at home. What can parents do to help?

In the spirit of positivity, a Western Cape teacher shares one of the silver linings to his #lockdownlife experience.

A group of African penguins recently went for a ‘stroll’ down the empty streets of Simon’s Town near Cape Town.

After months of unanticipated pay cuts, job losses and stretching savings, we’ll need these tips to cheapen our travel when the world opens up again.

Pop the corn! Tonight’s highlights include: Sophie Turner in ‘X:Men: Dark Phoenix’, as well as Lisbeth Salander in ‘The Girl In The Spider’s Web’, Jackie Chan in ‘Shangai Noon’, and Kate Hudson in ‘How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’.

With many of us stuck at home, cabin fever and restlessness are sure to set in.

The Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar offers a virtual stage from which the country’s comedians administer the medicine of laughter to the people of South Africa.

Does being under lockdown worsen the blues for those who suffer from depression?

Where did the blues begin and what role did ‘the one-man troubadour’ Robert Johnson play?

Staying productive while working from home can be tough, but with the help of a few simple steps, it could be the most fruitful few weeks you’ve ever had.

Life in lockdown doesn’t mean that you can’t still see friends and family. But don’t forget basic good video-chat manners.

Get ‘Just Cause 4’ and ‘Wheels of Aurelia’ free from the Epic Games Store until 23 April 2020. Here’s what you need to know.

The latest Wear OS update will help users remember to wash their hands more often.

Some more fun facts and footage about the primates who roam free at Monkeyland near Plettenberg Bay.

Surfers and charities have joined forces to ensure that struggling families of the famous Western Cape surfing town won’t go hungry over the lockdown period.

Sharing artist Yayoi Kusama’s art and words to uplift all those in lockdown across the world,

Millions of citizens have been forced to give up something they love. But if you need to learn how to cope without alcohol during lockdown, this may help.

Lady Gaga’s ‘One World: Together at Home’ virtual concert is set to take place on 18 April 2020. Here’s how you can watch some of the biggest celebrities live in concert:

The food giant have announced that shoppers will be able to park their cars and wait for their boots to be filled with their groceries.

Load shedding has for now become something from our dark past. However, people are struggling to keep the lights on due to financial lockdown challenges

Apples are a popular fruit with many nutritional benefits. They are very healthy and have many benefits which are supported by research.

With South Africa’s strict lockdown regulations, possibly the only time that we get to see the outside world is when we need to buy essentials like food and medical supplies.

South African internet is currently being tested like never before. Will it be able to keep up with the increasing traffic as the lockdown wears on?

Watch this funny compilation about online teaching from a school in Pietermaritzburg that recently went viral on social media.

Who says you can’t play some lockdown rugby?

Try this Asian-style sesame chicken recipe at home — it’s as good as the real thing!

When the president announced the lockdown extension, people realised they’d be home for even longer. During this time, let routine be your saviour.

The lockdown has been especially confusing for children who may not understand why they have to be cooped up at home.

Don’t let the next two weeks become a total waste of your time by failing to plan or stay ahead of the game.

Are you one of those South Africans who are dreaming about all the places across the country you’re going to visit post-lockdown?

Vergelegen staff have been delighted to encounter an entire Cape fox family – two adults and three pups ‒ right on their doorstep.

Stay tuned in to #lockdownlife as Basson Laubscher from The Violent Free Peace band shares some live music and even some guitar hacks for those of you eager to hone your skills.

Three of the best free online courses to make the most of your time at home.