Cement maker PPC said on Thursday that SA’s Covid-19 lockdown had resulted in a collapse in sales during April, with overall volumes expected to fall 95% year on year.

The group said during the period, only PPC Lime sold small quantities to customers deemed by the authorities to be essential providers...

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