From bored to board: How games have kept many entertained during lockdown

Stress, loneliness and boredom have caused a surge in popularity of games during the pandemic

19 July 2020 - 00:00

By CLAIRE KEETON

Who doesn't need Lockdown Relief? That's the name of a games group which a Mthatha professional nurse, Tobeka Phumza Rave-Matroshe, started on WhatsApp for her friends and family as an escape from reality.

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