Lockdown Reverberations: A Tale from Shanghai

This chapter explores the haunting atmosphere in Shanghai during ongoing lockdowns, contrasting state media narratives with the unsettling reality faced by residents. It highlights the struggle of verifying information amid strict censorship, as well as the public's frustration with government control and inadequate access to services. The discussion further includes a transition to Sanctuary Mandela in Johannesburg, reflecting on the challenges of fundraising for the Nelson Mandela Foundation in today's political climate.