President Cyril Ramaphosa co-chaired a virtual meeting today of the Nedlac constituencies to assess preparations for stepping down from Level 4 of the national lockdown.
“Government, labour, business and the community sector are undertaking detailed work to ensure that lives will be saved and livelihoods will be protected as the economy is progressively unlocked and society adapts to the reality of economic activity with COVID-19 as an ever-present danger,” the Presidency said.
“Constituencies reported today on their respective preparations for the step-down to Level 3 of the national lockdown, which will more than double the current number of people who have returned to work as part of the Level 4 easing of the economy. “Nedlac also received calls that social and food support be intensified in vulnerable communities; that all businesses comply with COVID-19 safety measures, and that greater funding and other support be extended to community-based organisations. More than 1.5 million people are employed by 150 of the community-based organisations that are registered in the country.
“President Ramaphosa expressed his appreciation to the social partners for their commitment to making the progression to Level 3 a reality.
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