By: Anelisa Sibanda
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Twitter: @Anelisa_Sibanda
South Africa has been under lockdown for over six months now. The president, Cyril Ramaphosa announced different levels of the lockdown to help curb the virus. Most citizens have been abiding by the rules whereas others have not been, things slightly changed when the nation recently moved to level 2 of the lockdown on the 18th of August 2020.
The president announced that during level 2 the economy will be opened as well as many facilities and that has made a lot of people relax, and think that the virus is gone when in fact it is still there although the recovery rate is high.
Sandile Shongwe (37) said he is happy that the economy has been opened and that way people will be able to go back to work and support their families. “Moving down to level 2 does not mean that the virus has also downgraded, we need to continue protecting ourselves against the deadly virus’” said Shongwe.
Soshanguve resident, Nelisiwe Gumede (28) said that people are acting as if the virus is gone when it’s still there. “Most people do not see the need to wear their face masks when in public space unless when entering shops and such will only increase chances of people being infected,” said Gumede. Gumede also added that people now gather and chill and do not practice social distancing as advised by the government.
13-year old Kgothatso Medupe said that he does not leave the house unless he is going to school. “My parents are very concerned about my health, I am not allowed to go play with the other kids outside as they fear that I might get infected and infect everyone at home,” said Medupe. Medupe also added that he is fine with staying indoors and does not want to risk his family’s health.
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