CHARLES MOLELE
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has given a green light to restaurants, cinemas, casinos, accredited accommodation and personal care services to start operating as the country further eased the coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
The decision to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions was taken by Cabinet following rigorous and wide-ranging consultations with labour and business representatives, among others.
Ramaphosa said during a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening that many businesses that closed when the lockdown took effect in March have still not been able to open under the current restrictions, leading to massive loss of profits and incomes.
He added that dates of when these sectors will be reopened will be made in due course by relevant ministers.
“We have taken this decision with due care and seriousness, appreciating the risks associated with each activity and the measures needed to manage those risks,” Ramaphosa said.
“Altogether, these industries employed over
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