Couples that have been apart for longer than 100 days during the lockdown
Some couples shared their stories about being apart for over 100 days during the national lockdown.
On Saturday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the national lockdown of South Africa will be moved to level 2 on Monday at midnight.
It’s been five months since the national state of disaster was first declared by President Ramaphosa back in March. President Ramaphosa announced at the time that inter-provincial travel would be prohibited.
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Due to the lockdown, thousands of South Africans were unable to see loved ones because they live in other provinces, and could only travel back if they have proof of a work permit.
From this Tuesday, South Africans are allowed to visit their families and travel to different provinces.
The Scenic Drive caught up with couples that haven't seen each other for longer than 100 days due to the ban.
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