End curfew before New Year's Eve: DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to end the national curfew before New Year's Eve.
In a statement released on Monday, DA leader John Steenhuisen says people should be allowed to come together to usher in the new year.
“National morale needs a boost too," Steenhuisen said.
"People should be able to legally come together with friends and family to celebrate the start of 2022 and the end of an incredibly tough 2021.
“Omicron has proved to be far more mild than past variants.
"Meantime, vaccines have proven to be extremely effective at protecting against severe disease and death, so those in the high-risk group have had ample opportunity to opt for personal protection.”
Steenhuisen argues the real crisis is the state of the economy and widespread suffering from loss of livelihoods.
“The DA has never supported the curfew, as we have never found it to be a rational or justifiable denial of freedom.
"But now more than ever, we believe it should be lifted once and for all, and before New Year’s Eve.
“Ending the curfew is an easy and logical way to boost the economy, particularly the restaurant and events industry, which are major employers and have taken huge strain and made immense sacrifices during the pandemic.”
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