A partial reprieve: why Ramaphosa didn’t go far enough
From May 1 the lockdown will move to stage four – but it’s very much more of the same
24 April 2020 - 06:00
Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa detailed the high-level elements of the partial lifting of the lockdown.
First, the positives. It’s clear the president has taken global health advice and wants everyone, especially public transport users, to wear cloth masks, as is now expected in places like Germany. Ramaphosa also announced relaxing the ban on outdoor exercise, saying it would be under strict conditions, though he gave few details...
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