The opposition party stated that citizens need vaccines and not a strict lockdown, or a lockdown at all.
The president blamed public complacency in terms of social gatherings and mask-wearing for the spike in coronavirus cases.
Reports bySABC Newsstated that Garube also made mention of the allegations of corruption against Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize.
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As a result, South Africa will be moving to an adjusted Level 2.
Briefly Newstakes a look at the new restrictions, vaccination updates and increased infections announced by the President.
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The Democratic Alliance is not happy about the move to alert level two and wants a more effective vaccine rollout. Image: Thierry Monasse and Jaco Marais/Foto24/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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