The removals industry, along with thousands of South Africans who are desperate to move into or out of their rented or owned homes, had been expecting this to be allowed by the government by May 1.
However, the DG hinted at a transport briefing on Friday that may make it possible in level 4.
For now, many people are being forced to stay in units they can no longer afford to rent - and remain liable for payment - while others are paying bond instalments on homes they can’t move into, or rent on places they desperately want to leave but can’t. Many are being pressured to pay rent on two properties: the one they are forced to remain in, and the one they contracted to move into this month.
Eezi Move and many other removal companies have had their clients’ possessions in storage since late March when the country went into lockdown, unable to deliver them. “It goes without saying that not having the most basic of household items at your disposal because it can’t be delivered causes unimaginable hardship,” said“Many of our customers have shared the difficulties they face - from having to sleep on the floor and not being able to take occupation of their new homes to not even having their winter clothing.
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