The Covid-19 storm that shattered SA and sparked its strength

Vuyile Madwantsi

TODAY marks five years since South Africa entered one of the strictest Covid-19 lockdowns in the world. At the time, our streets fell silent, schools shut their doors, and the buzz of everyday life was replaced with an eerie stillness. It feels like both yesterday and a lifetime ago. For some, the memories of those turbulent days are a faded blur. For others, they remain raw and vivid, like an open wound that refuses to heal. It was a time that tested our resilience, pushing us to the brink as individuals, families, and a nation. It was also a time that revealed the fragility of life, the strength of community, and the power of adaptation. We were irrevocably changed, but we endured. From the heartbreak of saying goodbye to loved…

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Sunday Independent (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-23

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