Health Minister Zweli Mkhize reminded the nation to comply with the national lockdown regulations. In a public service address, Mkhize explained what people can expect from the next phase of interventions
The minister said the internal transmission of the virus in the country is the next battle to be faced, and will be difficult to navigate as the accurate figures of infection might be masked by the lockdown. Mkhize described the forthcoming interventions, including mass testing to be rolled out to homes across the nation. Each one of us must make this a personal fight to save our nation,” he said.
“Stay calm, focused and courageous. Stay at home. Practice hygiene and distancing,” he said. Together, we will overcome. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday
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In other news – Police Minister Bheki Cele in trouble after his wish for an extended ban on alcohol
The police minister has placed alcohol at the centre of violent crime in South Africa, which his critics have called ‘daft’. Police Minister Bheki Cele has been highly criticized for his “oversimplified crime-fighting strategy” that was “daft” and “embarrassing”.
The police minister told City Press he wished the alcohol ban in the country could be extended beyond the 21-day national lockdown because of the significant drop in the number of violent crimes reported. Read more
Source: eNCA
