COVID-19 in SA | Two years since SA was placed on lockdown

It all began with Lockdown Level 5. The pandemic had a global impact and two years on there’s still no end in sight. Here's a look back at a time in history we won't easily forget. eNCA's Gcina Mvana reports. #DStv403

JOHANNESBURG - When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, restrictions were expected to last for 21 days.

This turned into weeks, and then months and then years.

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The 26th of March marks two years since the first lockdown.

At first dismissed as nothing more than bad flu, COVID-19 has become a global pandemic.

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The virus wreaked havoc, crippling economies, isolating people and closed borders.

Here's a look back at a time in history we won't easily forget.

* eNCA's Gcina Mvana reports.

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