Bedfordview and Edenvale News journalist, Miguel Abrahams, ventured into Bedfordview and Edenvale areas on day 12 of the national lockdown.
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Only a few vehicles were spotted on the main roads while refuse collectors, wearing masks, were seen on Van Buuren Avenue in Bedfordview as they continue to render an essential government service.
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Abrahams reported that the areas seemed slightly busier compared to last week as people made their way to shops for essential goods.
The usually congested Gillooly’s Interchange also remained relatively quiet, despite being the busiest in terms of traffic flow in the southern hemisphere.
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Van Riebeeck Avenue Edenvale:
Refuse collection in Bedfordview continues:
Day 12 of national lockdown in Bedfordview:
Lockdown day 12 on Stoneridge Drive:
Gillooly’s Interchange:
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