LIVE: Cabinet briefs SA on the progress of day 2 of the lockdown

Ministers representing the Covid -19 National Command Council are updating the nation on the status of the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa as the country enters its second day of nationwide self-isolation.

The following ministers are expected to speak:

• Lindiwe Sisulu – Water, sanitation and human settlements
• Angie Motshega – Basic education
• Lindiwe Zulu – Social development
• Blade Nzimande – Higher education, science and innovation

Minister of women and people with disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane was scheduled to attend but pulled out at the last minute. No reasons were provided as to why. 

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