Why Covid home tests remain illegal in SA
Covid home tests have become easily available, yet they remain illegal in SA. Some experts suggest a lack of regulation on the matter is setting the country back
03 February 2022 - 05:00
For just R150, you can buy a Covid rapid test from an address in Fish Hoek, Cape Town. In nearby Muizenberg, there’s a couple who sell the tests to any buyer who wants to ensure they’re not infectious before they venture out.
Word-of-mouth and Facebook groups help people track down tests, with some sellers offering home delivery. A pharmacy in Cape Town’s southern suburbs was selling the rapid tests for R250. A few days later, they were sold out...
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