It has been five months since the coronavirus pandemic was declared a national disaster.

The first expiry date was 15 June and since then it's been extended every month as required by law.

Meanwhile, several business organisations have started a nationwide campaign calling for an end to the COVID-19 lockdown.

They say it served its purpose and a further continuation will result in a humanitarian disaster.

The steering committee of this campaign includes well-known economists Dawie Roodt and Mike Schussler.

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