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nxiety, fear and frustration are just a few of the emotions felt as the coronavirus spreads in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster on Sunday 15 March, implementing emergency measures to curb the spread of the virus. One of these includes banning gatherings of 100 people or more, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of events across the country. TygerBurger spoke to various people across different sectors who are affected by the virus.
Emergency measures Measures Ramaphosa announced include the following: . A travel ban for foreign nationals from high-risk countries, including Britain, Italy, Iran, Spain, Germany, China and the United States. South African citizens are also advised to refrain from travelling to high-risk countries. . A ban on gatherings of 100 people or more. . Schools closed earlier until after Easter weekend break. . Visits to correctional facilities cancelled for the next 30 days. . “Non-essential” domestic travel by air, taxis and buses is discouraged Ramaphosa also called on people to wash their hands for 20 seconds, to sneeze with a
Academics Classes, tests and graduations were called off to differing degrees at different tertiary institutions. The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has opted for a virtual graduation ceremony, whereas Stellenbosch University (US) has cancelled its ceremonies. Aaron Simmonds, an accounting student from Brackenfell who studies at Maties says he thinks it’s “the best”. “I’m a bit bleak that I won’t get to write my tests, but I have had and continue to have full faith in the university. Its timeous communications and considerations for our health is a comfort in this time of confusion and fake news.” Sport Niel Rossouw (43), was supposed to take part in the Absa Cape Epic bike race. Entries for a team for the race cost R89 000 and Rossouw and his partner Christiaan Pretorius were aiming to participate in aid of Alta du Toit aftercare in Bellville. Rossouw, who works in Goodwood and comes from Brackenfell, says he estimates he and Barnard spent around R150 000 on this year’s race, including among other things training and bicycles. His family has also been impacted by his strict training schedule, which has all now been nullified. To page 2
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