South Africa: Politicians Welcome Lockdown of States Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Taxis asked not to operate during 21 days of lock down.

The government of South Africa has started a 21 day lock down to contain the Coronavirus disease also known as Covid-19, the process was welcomed by politicians from the country and others from the private industries. In line with the lock down process, the Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, has further added that taxis will not be allowed to operate during the lock down period in the country; the lock down is expected to stay for duration of 21 days, while it is seen as a welcomed development by some people, some others show concerns and complain of the duration of the lock down.