ZWELI MKHIZE: Why the Covid-19 lockdown was needed and how it worked
As lockdown levels ease, South Africans should still persist with safety protocols and help bolster their community needs
14 May 2020 - 15:00
South Africans have borne the brunt of a nationwide lockdown for more than six weeks so far, with the diligence and perseverance of citizens proving effective in curbing the spread of Covid-19 in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday, announced that the government is now preparing for a further easing of the lockdown and a gradual opening of the economy.
Alert levels 3 to 1 will allow a progressively greater relaxation of restrictions...
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