#LockdownSA: Ramaphosa declares ‘phased economic recovery’

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AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT Abstract A five-level system will dictate what lockdown regulations are in place, or which ones fall away. From 1 May, the country will be on level four — with some easing up of lockdown protocols.  President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that from 1 May, lockdown restrictions will be relaxed. In an address to the nation on Thursday evening, Ramaphosa said that this strategy will be implemented, with the easing of current lockdown restrictions.  “While a nationwide lockdown is probably the most effective means to contain the spread of the virus. It cannot be sustained indefinitely. Our people need to eat. They need to earn a living. Companies need to be able to produce and to trade. They need to generate revenue and keep their employees in employment,” he says