Central SA
Vaal residents left stranded on day 1 of lockdown─── 17:00 Fri, 27 Mar 2020
Some residents in the Vaal were stranded and had to walk long distances on the first day of the countrywide lockdown because they were not aware of the measures implemented for public transport.
Some shoppers, including women and children - who stocked up on food, had to walk back home after they had been standing in long queues to access shops.
Police minister, Bheki Cele, announced that only taxi operators for essential services will be allowed to operate between 5 and 9 in the morning and again between 4 and 8 in the evening. Cele further said taxi ranks will be closed during the lockdown.
Talking to OFM News, police spokesperson Tebogo Lephoto stated that residents have been complying with the 21-day lockdown regulations and no arrests have been made so far.
OFM News/Paila Chauke
