South Africa is preparing to reopen its economy on Monday as it moves into Level 3 of a five-tier lockdown, in force since 27 March.
Under Level 3, all but high-risk sectors of the economy will be allowed to reopen, as will places of worship.
Liquor sales will resume, but for home consumption only.
But an ongoing ban on cigarette sales remains a thorny issue with social workers and tobacco companies up in arms as an illicit cigarette market blossoms.
British American Tobacco South Africa on Friday launched legal proceedings to challenge the government’s ban.
According to BATSA, the South African treasury is losing R35-million in excise taxes per day as a result.
The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the move but said it came “too late for millions of South Africans who have already paid heavily for (the) government’s dithering”.
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema opposed the easing of lockdown and said President Cyril Ramaphosa had effectively resigned as “the captain of the ship”.
South Africa has recorded nearly 32,683 coronavirus cases so far, including 683 deaths.
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In other news – Nandi Madida’s Grandmother is out here with some hot Dance moves – Video
While many of us are just trying to remember what to do at the groove, Nandi Madida’s grandmother was out here showing us her killer dance moves on the ‘gram.
Nandi took to Instagram to post a video of her grandmother getting down for her birthday and wished her gogo all the best. In the video, her beautiful and energetic grandma is seen dancing to the music with her saucy dance moves. continue reading
Source: AFP
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