Zweli Mhkize says a further easing of restrictions is being considered

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In a statement yesterday, 14 September, Health Minister Zweli Mhkize says the Department of Health has considered easing restrictions in various aspects- such as the curfew, sale of alcohol, religious gatherings, and travel restrictions.

This after observing a sustained decline in Corona virus transmission in the country.

The NCCC will now make final recommendations to Cabinet.

Mhkize has also re-configured his Ministerial Advisory Committee. While Prof Salim Abdool Karim is still the chair Prof Glenda Gray of the MRC is notably absent.

Read the full statement below:

https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/14/update-on-covid-19-14th-september-2020/

Liesl Smit
Liesl Smit
Liesl is the Smile 90.4FM News Manager. She has been at Smile since 2016, with nearly 20 years experience in the radio industry, including reading news, field reporting and producing. In 2008 she won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award, Western Cape region. liesl@smile904.fm

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