President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that most of South Africa will move to level 3 lockdown from the end of May. Areas where the Covid-19 infection rates are particularly high will remain on level 4.
This means that more businesses will be allowed to operate, providing a much-needed boost for the economy.
South Africa is in Day 48 of the national lockdown and the country has recorded 219 Covid-19 related deaths, lower than many Western countries offering advanced public health services. On May 1, the country eased to level 4 lockdown which saw some industries being allowed to operate and the delivery of takeawy food allowed.
Ramaphosa also thanked the United States for donating 1 000 ventilators to assist with South Africa's respnse to the coronavirus. The DA has urged government to end the lockdown and reopen the economy, with extensive safety measures in place to protect workers and the public.
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