The South African government announced the easing of lockdown restrictions for parts of the logistics, retail, services, mining and energy sectors on April 16, as the country entered the second phase of what was initially meant to be a 21-day nationwide lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but which had since been extended to the end of April. There was no immediate easing on restrictions placed on the transport and sale of alcohol or cigarettes, however, and take-away food outlets would also remain closed, along with other so-called nonessential retailers. The lockdown was also formally extended until 23:59 on April 30 for schools and partial care facilities.
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