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.
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.