Retailers running dry as consumers are stocking in bulk
At Makro, lines have been zigzagging in the entire store up to the entrance, something one of the workers describes as a first since he started working here over ten years ago. Most people could be seen with loads of handwashing products and long shelf-life foods on their trolley.
One of those who were involved in the panic buy was City of Joburg former MMC for Community Safety, Michael Sun.
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