Some of the polarising issues include the continued ban on the sale of tobacco products. cyrilramaphosa day39oflockdown
Johannesburg - Following backlash and growing public unhappiness about the lockdown regulations, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decisions taken so far have been carefully considered to balance out the needs of all South Africans.
But the president said the country was in “uncharted waters” and it was better to err on the side of caution when dealing with the spread of the coronavirus. He said the regulations such as the ban on alcohol had been followed in other countries such as Mexico. “On 23 April, I announced that cigarette sales would be permitted during Level 4. This was based on the view of the National Coronavirus Command Council , and which was contained in the draft framework that was published for consultation.“After careful consideration and discussion, the NCCC reconsidered its position on tobacco. As a result, the regulations ratified by Cabinet and announced by Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on 29 April extended the prohibition.
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