COVID-19 UPDATE ANGLE: What Should We Be Eating During This National Lockdown? Eating healthy during covid-19 pandemic country lockdown The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of significant changes in our daily lives, and these apply to how we practise our diet and take care of our health. Today marks a week since South Africa went into a nationwide lockdown to fight the rapid spread of novel coronavirus. The big question now is how we can keep eating healthy during the lockdown. EXPERT: Registered dietitian Mbali Mapholi shares valuable healthy eating advice to help you stay healthy during the coronavirus lockdown.