Citizens in KwaZulu-Natal are struggling to get goods, food and medicine.
News24reported that various pharmacies that were also vaccination sites have also been looted.
Cipla, a manufacturer of generic medication in Durban had its factory burnt down.
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A number of patients in the province are now living life without their chronic medication.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced the new regulations on Thursday morning.
Retail stores are prohibited from selling petroleum products to citizens in portable containers.
KwaZulu-Natal is reportedly facing food and fuel shortages as residents try their best to stock up. Image: RAJESH JANTILAL / AFPSource: Getty Images
The new regulations were just recently gazetted.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
