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About 1.5 million more South Africans will from 1 May return to work as government begins to lift a fraction of COVID-19 lockdown regulations. This comes as government gradually eases the economy back into activity as announced this week by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The regulations were introduced last month as government sought to counter the spread in the country. Trade, Industry and Commission Minister Ebrahim Patel presented the details contained in the Risk Adjusted Strategy,

The lockdown will continue, mostly in its current form, even when the country moves to Level 4 next Friday, with a strict curfew in place, no visiting or gatherings allowed, no interprovincial travel allowed, except in exceptional circumstances, and other movement restrictions. The wearing of cloth masks will be mandatory for the general population and, even as some sectors of the economy reopens, strict social distancing and hygiene practices remain in place. Manufacturing will open

Government will ease some restrictions from 1 May, where some industries can resume, and you will be able to buy cigarettes. President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a five-level “risk-adjusted strategy” where the country will slowly ease lockdown restrictions starting 1 May. From 1 May, there will be some activity allowed, subject to extreme caution. Some businesses will be allowed to resume under specific conditions. He called on all South Africans to wear a face mask

TREASURY STATEMENT: Government recognises that the far-reaching lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus are having a significant impact on our economy. Most households and businesses have suffered a significant loss in their income, as they comply with the regulations giving effect to the National State of Disaster declared on 15 March 2020. Government is committed to helping households and businesses stay afloat during this difficult period, whilst it continues to limit the