During the month of April the Sandton Chronicle reported on a number of stories to keep the community well informed and engaged.

Catch up on the top 5 trending stories for April:

Number 1: No panic buyers at Sandton City

With no sign of panic buying at the supermarkets, the only place with some activity was Dis-Chem pharmacy. Stocking up on medication and sanitiser is key this season.

Number 2: Quick and easy lockdown recipes to try at home

Trying to adapt to the new normal is something not easily achieved. Nestlé is here to help – they have come up with three hearty, easy-to-make lunch recipes for the lockdown period.

Number 3: WATCH: Covid-19 lockdown week one – Bryanston roads remain bare

Typically busy roads such as Republic Road, Sandton Drive, William Nicol Drive and Main Road now only find a handful of cars making their way through every few minutes.

Number 4: Help Rays of Hope to support 1 000 vulnerable Alex residents during lockdown

Non-profit organisation Rays of Hope, based in Hurlingham, encourages community members to assist them in providing food and health-related product hampers to 1 000 vulnerable Alex residents over the lockdown period.

Number 5: Help and support is a phone call away

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) wants to offer help and support to community members feeling scared, confused, anxious and overwhelmed during the lockdown.