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Leading South African news magazine for black readers
In the 1950's, DRUM was a pioneer of black journalism bringing together courageous investigative journalism and cutting-edge photojournalism for Africa. But DRUM isn't just about history. South Africa has changed a lot in the last 50 years, and DRUM has kept pace with these changes. Today it is a thoroughly modern magazine in touch with its readers. Our recipe for success is simple but effective: we give our readers what they want.16 July 2020
Iconic actress Mary Twala is fondly remembered by friends and family for her humour and talent. Taxi commuters and industry players tell DRUM what’s driving them to defy lockdown rules. For some seriously ill
Covid-19 patients a ventilator is their best
chance at survival.
9 July 2020
In this issue of Drum: Khosi Ngema - Our real-life family drama - Why the blood & water story cuts deep; Babes Wodumo - Bold, unapologetic & making new music - 'I have no regrets about my decisions'; Mic drop - What's next for Eusebius McKaiser 'I need to take a break and breathe'; So strong - Survivor's brave battle - I forgave my ex who burnt me & my daughter; Homegrown heroes - The people behind the coronavirus vaccine trials - 'I'm just an ordinary citizen but I want to make a difference'
2 July 2020
Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi’s year has been disrupted by the pandemic but that has not
slowed her down. Nomangwane Mrwetyana knows the pain of losing a daughter in a brutal way
– she pens a letter to the aunt who raised Tshegofatso Pule. Slain Tshegofatso Pule’s uncle
tells DRUM of the family’s pain.
25 June 2020
Thembi Seete and Zolisa Xaluva on their hit show. Gender-based violence survivor speaks out. Enock Mpianzi’s family is suing for his tragic death.
18 June 2020
In this issue of Drum: Against the odds - Amanda Ramba & others share their stories of recovery - It was unbearable - but we survived Covid-19!; She's back! - Blood & Water’s Xolile Tshabalala - 'I seem to be
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Leading South African news magazine for black readers
In the 1950's, DRUM was a pioneer of black journalism bringing together courageous investigative journalism and cutting-edge photojournalism for Africa. But DRUM isn't just about history. South Africa has changed a lot in the last 50 years, and DRUM has kept pace with these changes. Today it is a thoroughly modern magazine in touch with its readers. Our recipe for success is simple but effective: we give our readers what they want.16 July 2020
Iconic actress Mary Twala is fondly remembered by friends and family for her humour and talent. Taxi commuters and industry players tell DRUM what’s driving them to defy lockdown rules. For some seriously ill
Covid-19 patients a ventilator is their best
chance at survival.
9 July 2020
In this issue of Drum: Khosi Ngema - Our real-life family drama - Why the blood & water story cuts deep; Babes Wodumo - Bold, unapologetic & making new music - 'I have no regrets about my decisions'; Mic drop - What's next for Eusebius McKaiser 'I need to take a break and breathe'; So strong - Survivor's brave battle - I forgave my ex who burnt me & my daughter; Homegrown heroes - The people behind the coronavirus vaccine trials - 'I'm just an ordinary citizen but I want to make a difference'
2 July 2020
Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi’s year has been disrupted by the pandemic but that has not
slowed her down. Nomangwane Mrwetyana knows the pain of losing a daughter in a brutal way
– she pens a letter to the aunt who raised Tshegofatso Pule. Slain Tshegofatso Pule’s uncle
tells DRUM of the family’s pain.
25 June 2020
Thembi Seete and Zolisa Xaluva on their hit show. Gender-based violence survivor speaks out. Enock Mpianzi’s family is suing for his tragic death.
18 June 2020
In this issue of Drum: Against the odds - Amanda Ramba & others share their stories of recovery - It was unbearable - but we survived Covid-19!; She's back! - Blood & Water’s Xolile Tshabalala - 'I seem to be
