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The president on Wednesday night announced that most provinces will relax in a level 3 blockade by the end of the month, depending on infection rates and the capacity of health facilities.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on coronavirus measures on May 13, 2020. Image: GCIS
JOHANNESBURG – Concerns have been raised about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s update on the government’s response to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, and some say it lacked decisive action.
The president on Wednesday night announced that most provinces will relax in a level 3 blockade by the end of the month, depending on infection rates and the capacity of health facilities.
South Africa now has more than 12,000 infections, and the president said this would have been much higher if it weren’t for strict blocking regulations.
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Acting Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said Ramaphosa was playing on people’s fears and was not using facts to make his decisions.
“South Africa needs to return to work immediately, but safely and with established measures to curb and manage the spread. The success of COVID-19 interventions depends on the acceptance and cooperation of citizens. The secret and forced ANC lock must be replaced immediately. ”
The South African Federation of Trade Unions said Ramaphosa should take the lead from scientists and not just from the business sector.
Political analyst Ralph Mathekga said the president should have taken the opportunity to give more specific details, as South Africans have already been confused by conflicting regulations.
“We like his sense of immediacy in addressing some of the blockage issues. But some of the blocking aspects need to be managed weekly. Why can’t someone immediately investigate the question of what is prescribed for exercise? “
For official information on COVID-19 from the Department of Health, click here.
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