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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DA says adjusted alert level 2 is not good for South Africa

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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Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

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