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No more masks? Learners weigh in

South Africans have mixed feelings about masks not being mandatory and the lift on restrictions.

June 27, 2022
Asanda Matlhare Less than a minute
PHETEGO MELLO: We will finally see people's entire faces which will be more memorable. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

After two years of wearing masks and exiting the fifth wave, health minister Dr Joe Phaahla announced the wearing face masks was no longer mandatory and there would be no Covid-19 restrictions in place.

The Rosebank Killarney Gazette spoke to Parktown Girls High School learners about this announcement and this is what they had to say..

ASMAA BADAT: I am excited we can see people’s emotions and can connect on a better level. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
LAUREN HUNZINGER: I am excited and nervous. I am unsure if people will still follow safety protocols. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
ANIA SIBANDA: I’m happy we won’t be forced to wear masks again. We are so accustomed to ‘eye smiles’ that we don’t get the joy to see an actual smile. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
ANNABEL DONALDSON: I am relieved that we don’t have to wear masks. We can actually see people’s faces and get to know them better. Photo; Asanda Matlhare

 

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June 27, 2022
Asanda Matlhare Less than a minute

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