Since the COVID-19 lockdown, residences of Atteridgeville have been seen roaming the streets, trying to put food on the table regardless of the regulations that have been set by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
With the further lockdown extension, thousands of people from areas such as MshengoVille struggle to put food on the table as they find themselves in difficult situations with most shops closed down.
People like Lucky Mthembu who is self-employed is surviving on his last salary and will soon not be able to put food on the table for himself and his family.
“It is very difficult to survive now, I have three mouths to feed, that is why I have to always wake up and hustle for them,” said Mr Mthembu.
“I understand that the government is only trying to stop the spread of the virus, but even if we stay at home we will still die of hunger” he added.
Some residences appreciated the government’s bravery on extending the lockdown despite the criticism that came with this.
Napo Letsaba says that at first it was difficult for him and his family to adjust to the government’s regulations due to the lockdown, but now they have adjusted.
“Since I am a government official, I am not suffering financially at the moment, but I feel for those who are during these trying times” added Napo.
The president of South Africa pleaded with citizens to endure even longer, mentioning that introducing a lockdown in our country helped to prevent the spread of the virus.
President Ramaphosa said in his last address urged everyone to comply with the protocols and applauded those who are already complying.
