Isolated Borderscapes

Much of the world has been brought to a complete standstill as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. The deadly respiratory virus has so far infected over three million with numbers growing every day. To slow the spread and flatten the exponential curve, many of us, most of us have been in or are in some sort of lockdown in our respective countries. This has meant shutting out loved ones, friends and the outside world as we self-isolate.

This episode is a personal look into the lives of three women in different parts of the world during this time. We travel from England to South Africa, to Italy and China to hear their stories of life in self-isolation.

This episode was recorded with the help of Silindile Mhlongo and Mary Valencia. Produced and created by Pheladi Sethusa.

Additional credits:

Sound effects: BBC Sound Effscts

Music: “Helping Hands” by Ketsa, from Free Music Archive, CC by NC-ND “Empty Pavements” by Ketsa, from Free Music Archive, CC by NC-ND

Archive: BBC News and Vox News