PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on temporary lockdown measures for the coming Easter weekend, the City Press reports, citing government insiders.
He is expected to call a ‘family meeting’ either on Sunday evening (28 March) or on Monday (29 March), following the conclusion of the ANC’s National Executive Committee meetings.
Government spokesperson Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said that the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) was considering proposals made this week by several advisory panels, and that the president would make an announcement once a decision had been made.
She told the City Press that whatever decision is taken will be temporary, and would put lives and livelihoods first.
Because the third wave of Covid-19 exists only as a threat for now – with new infections and active cases still low – members of the NCCC have reportedly been pushing back against any proposed restrictions that may disrupt
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Start your free trial today.
Start your FREE trial nowNeed help? molokom@insideeducation.co.za
