“They need to earn a living.”
The economy of Africa’s most industrialised nation was already teetering when the lockdown kicked into gear on March 27 to contain the spread of infections.
Winter clothing, textile and packaging manufacturing are among the industries permitted to reopen factories.Controversial bans on the sale of cigarettes and alcohol will remain in effect. South Africa’s economy was in recession and reeling from low growth and high debts before the pandemic arrived.After shrinking in the second half of 2019 due partly to severe rolling power blackouts, “South Africa’s already contracting economy will face a further sharp COVID-19-related downturn in 2020,” the rating agency said.
The lockdown has had a devastating impact on the economy, but a top government adviser on the pandemic said it has slowed transmissions.
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