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Lockdown Level 2: To socialise or not? Join the discussion | News24

On Tuesday, South Africa will officially move to Level 2 of the national lockdown. Along with it, regulations will be relaxed to again allow the sale of alcohol and tobacco, as well as interprovincial travel and social gatherings.

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