The spread of the coronavirus has prompted government to implement a hard lockdown, which is expected to be lifted at the end of this month.
JOHANNESBURG – South Africans are expected to find out on Thursday how government plans to ease regulations after the national lockdown.
On Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a R500 billion relief plan aimed at cushioning the blow of COVID-19.
So far, 65 people have succumbed to the virus while confirmed cases have increased to 3,635 across the country.
As with many countries around the world, the impact of COVID-19 on South Africa has been catastrophic.
The spread of the virus has prompted government to implement a hard lockdown, which is expected to be lifted at the end of this month.
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Today, South Africans will be eagerly awaiting President Cyril Ramaphosa announcement on how this will be done.
Ramaphosa has said that government will take a risk-adjusted approach to restart the economy while limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
He has warned that the abrupt reopening may lead to an uncontrollable resurgence of infections.