ICYMI: Jackson Mthembu has denied that the current nationwide lockdown is akin to apartheid’s draconian laws. Instead, he emphasised that apartheid was about destroying lives and the lockdown had been implemented to save them. Day3 stayhome lockdowninSA
Instead, he emphasised that apartheid was about destroying lives and the lockdown had been implemented to save them.Mthembu said he agreed with Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, who had also dismissed the reports.
“Maybe those who are saying it is tantamount to apartheid, I agree with Minister Zulu that they don’t know what apartheid was like,” he said.According to Mthembu, the lockdown, which entered day three today, was supported by all political parties, religious organisations and civil society.Mthembu noted that even the World Health Organisation supported measures taken by several countries to prevent the spread of the disease.
Sisulu said they also spoke to distributors of water tanks to deliver an additional 400000 water tanks to aid communities during this time. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said there were plans to catch up on the curriculum and the lost time.Motshekga maintained that there was no date yet for the reopening of schools because officials did not know how the situation would unfold in the coming weeks.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Only two people may be in a private car during lockdownOnly two people will be allowed in a private car during the coronavirus lockdown
Read more »
LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus lockdown in SAPresident Cyril Ramaphosa declared a 21-day lockdown starting from midnight on Thursday to prevent the spread of Covid-19, follow our live blog for all the latest information.
Read more »
Foundation challenges government's 21-day coronavirus lockdown at ConCourtAn undisclosed foundation has launched a Constitutional Court challenge against the 21-day lockdown imposed by the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus, said Justice Minister Ronald Lamola.
Read more »
Government denies lockdown regulations hark back to apartheidThe government has slammed critics who have likened the national lockdown to measures under apartheid rule.
Read more »
Government denies lockdown regulations hark back to apartheidThe government has slammed critics who have likened the national lockdown to measures under apartheid rule.
Read more »
Cape Winelands hotels become havens for tourists stranded by coronavirus lockdownA group of hotels in the Cape Winelands has seized the opportunity presented by the lockdown and travel ban to establish a niche market for stranded international travellers.
Read more »