SA, we're in trouble. And it's our own fault.
On March 5 2020 the department of health announced South Africa's first positive case of coronavirus infection.
The reaction was mixed. Some people carried on with their daily lives, having just returned from an overseas trip and not understanding they could be infected, while other's saw a crisis in SA's midst. Now, with more than 60 confirmed cases, life in SA has been turned upside down. Here's how South Africans have reacted.Others got serious and knew what was coming.While many downplayed just how fast the virus could spread, shops immediately saw hand sanitisers and hand wipes sell out.After President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement on Sunday night, which saw sweeping measures being implemented to prevent the spread of the virus, two camps again developed in South Africa.
On one hand, people called for calm and came up with solutions about how to help the elderly, frail and vulnerable in their communities. On the other hand, privilege buying, sometimes referred to as panic purchasing, soon saw shelves empty, leaving everyone else who may need, you know, groceries, with dololo options.Despite warnings about the major economic affects of coronavirus, and pleas from the president not to panic, people took out the cash, mid-month, and stocked up.You might think some people were ashamed about their purchases. You know, 200 toilet rolls and all. But no.
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