President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation today, Saturday 15th of August.
He is set to address the nation on developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19.
The general public is going to be informed about the review on the lockdown which is described as Level 2.
PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS THE NATION ON SATURDAY 15 AUGUST 2020
President @CyrilRamaphosa will address the nation at 20h00 this evening on developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19. #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/PztxvlkM73
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) August 15, 2020
South Africans anticipate that the review will be favourable to the extent of lifting alcohol and cigarette bans too.
The President’s address follows a number of meetings of the Cabinet and the National coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) which, at this stage, could potentially point to more than a move to Level 2.
The National State of Disaster also expires on Saturday’s midnight which has left the government with little time.
The provincial Command Council (PCC), led by Gauteng Premier David Makhura, provided a riveting update on Thursday morning.
Professor Bruce Mellado, a member of Makhura’s advisory committee, said Gauteng seems ready to relax lockdown restrictions.
This was because the province recorded a decline in the spread of the virus last month.
According to the presidency, Cyril Ramaphosa’s live broadcast will kick off at 20:00.
