PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce an easing of lockdown restrictions in the next few days after meeting the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) and the President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) on Tuesday.
It is understood the president will move the country to Level 2 lockdown.
The possible amendments include an adjusted curfew, and an increase in the number of people permitted to attend gatherings.
Another suggested amendment was around the sale of alcohol. Offsite alcohol sales would reportedly be allowed from Monday to Friday until 6pm, while on-site sales would be permitted until 10pm.
According to a government advisory published on Tuesday, the address will also focus on the way forward to achieve population immunity through vaccination.
“The meetings reflected on the rate of Covid-19 infections and vaccinations, and assessed the Covid-19 prevention measures in force under the Adjusted Level 3 of the national state of disaster.”
“The NCCC
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