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CR cancels the festive season for Nelson Mandela Bay

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced stricter lockdown measures for the Eastern Cape metropolitan area of Nelson Mandela Bay. Curfews and restrictions on alcohol consumption and sales are back, but initiations will be allowed in the province. The decision is a warning shot to residents in other provinces to stick to wearing masks, social distancing, hand-washing and other steps to limit the spread of the virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Dec 2020 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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