You have successfully made it through the first half of the year of the pandemic, how did you do it?

This is what individuals had to say.

Mbali Mabokela: "My discipline kept me alive simply because my principles and values force me to follow the rules and regulations of the lockdown."

Given Machinini: “It was not easy at all but I can say my academics served as a good distraction to the everyday challenges of not having the freedom we used to have before the pandemic.”

Thandiwe Masombuka: “Faith and the desire for success is what kept me going in times of distress. I had to set my priorities straight because I know what I want to achieve after this pandemic.”

Zolani Mthotywa: “The journey has been tough but my spirituality has kept me sane. The faith that this too shall pass has been the number one thing that kept me going.”

Lydia Nkosi: “By the grace of the Lord, I made it through. With all that has happened till this far, it is only by mercy.”