With rise to the COVID-19 cases in Africa that took place mainly in March 2020, specifically that of South Africa, which currently has the highest cases in Africa and not to forget where already, the economy is at its possible worst. What will the outcome be? How will we solve this? Surely this pandemic is affecting all nations of the world, but many were already worried that if it were to "arrive" in Africa it would be at its worst because African countries do not have the right healthcare facilities and infrastructure to tackle this. When the economy is already bad, what more to the future...

'The Face of Corona' My painting depicts the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, each brushstroke has a meaning, portraying how each life has a meaning. The Skin - The different colours of paint used to make up the skin portray the many different races that this pandemic is affecting. The Eyes - The eyes portray the world and it's current state of suffering. The Facemask- To depict that we are in a time of social distancing, a time where we a required to wear masks to keep ourselves safe . This artwork is a plea against all the injustices of the world, for them to all stop, to open the eyes of...

“We are the ancestors of our grandchildren’s children. We look after them, just as our ancestors look after us. We aren’t here for ourselves. We are here for each other and for the children of our grandchildren.” - Profound words by a San elder, Roy Sesana The hunter-gatherer San are among the oldest cultures on Mother Earth, and are thought to be descended from the first inhabitants of Southern Africa. The San were traditionally semi-nomadic, moving seasonally within certain regions based on the availability of water, game, and edible shrubbery. The San culture and beliefs are simple yet rich...

I've noticed that we link our productivity to self worth, even when we're not doing okay and it's out of our control. That my friends, is toxic productivity. The Instagram millionaires screaming "THE MORE YOU ARE AWAKE, THE MORE YOU MAKE" as much as it's some sort of motivation, it does more harm than good. And we have awakened a conversation about mental health and self care, but this constant productivity mindset completely goes against what mental health advocates have been trying to eradicate. I have fallen victim of this mindset. In fact, in the beginning of the year I was addicted to...

These past 3 months have been incredibly stressful for everyone. Sometimes, it honestly doesn’t seem like real life. The Coronavirus is claiming thousands of lives around the world. It's not a joke. It's not a drill. It's our responsibility to keep ourselves safe and by doing that, we keep those around us safe too. The proof is in the numbers. It’s in the amount of people whose lives are in danger because of this virus. I beg you. Stay home and wash your hands regularly. Don’t become a statistic. I understand that this is new to all of us. But that's only more reason to stay home and stay safe...

The Coronavirus disease (covid-19) pandemic has caused disruptions to society and has upended the lives of many people as health systems buckles and school, borders and businesses close. The Covid-19 is different because it is an invincible enemy and it is deadly which means that the task to protect ourselves from it is harder. We are advised to protect ourselves from it by washing our hands well and often, maintain social distance by avoiding crowded and public spaces and to self isolate if you suspect that you have any symptoms of it or contact medical services in order to curb the spread of...

I am a teenager from South Africa, experiencing an event that has never been experienced by my parents or grandparents. It is unique to three generations of my family and will change the world as we know it, for all of us. We may not all get infected by the virus but there is one thing that the virus brings with it that may well affect us all. What is it, and what am I doing about it? The virus has claimed more than 99 000 lives and has currently infected more than 1.6 million people around the world. In South Africa, the government has invoked the Disaster Management Act, which means that it...

Mostly this pandemic has left our lives in distraught and has tipped our axises, it has come as a surprise to some of us and has changed the way we live and the things we did on a daily basis. The lockdown has made us realise the importance of actually appreciating the things and people that we take for granted, but what it has taught us is the spirit of togetherness and giving a helping to others and helping where one can. It has come to show us that money and material things are not as important as human life and caring for each other in times of need, it has shown how much greatness can...

The Scream' is a popular painting created by artist, Edvard Munch. With this painting I have painted a twist to the original painting. I have added a face mask and a visor over the face of the screaming man. This is meant to portray the time we are in as we are currently surrounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

She hastened to close the “box” but alas the whole content had already escaped but for one thing, which lay at the bottom of the jar.....Hope! While the box served as a prison for the evils that escaped, it thereafter serves as a dwelling for Hope. The moral of Pandora's Box is that unchecked curiosity and disobedience can be dangerous, but hope remains. The image is of a painting called HOPE by George Frederick Watts illustrates a lone blindfolded female sitting on the world, playing a lyre that has only a single string remaining. There is always HOPE in the end dear friends! Be Positive! Be...

The days are getting colder and the leaves are falling down Everywhere you look these days, all you see is a frown. You cannot help your heartache or the tears that threaten to fall You try to think back to the happier days, but even those you can barely recall. It feels like it's been forever since we've set a single foot outside It's tempting to just open the door... but there are rules we have to abide. I know that everybody is tired and we long for a world we once knew We want to take this picture frame and turn it so it's no longer askew. But you know that everything we're doing is not...

Wuhan Town's in Hubei; Near picturesque Xiling Gorge; The river Yangtze deep and wide; divides the Jianghan plains on the eastern side; A more beautiful kaleidoscope of colours I never spied; But, then begins my ditty. In 2020, just a few months ago, the city’s folk suffered so, from corona, was a pity. Bats! They spread their virus to the pigs and cats;
 And even to pangolins in their cages;
 Crossing borders this insidious virus, in rapid stages. PANDEMIC!! PANDEMIC!! Trial vaccines started by the academics; All International borders were now sealed.
Masses started dying; Global citizens...