Episode Synopsis "Skepticism As South Africa Prepares For Lockdown"

South Africa will tonight enter the country's first ever lockdown. Zahid Jadwat spoke to Professor Alex Van De Heever to find out what a lockdown means for us, as well as its possible effects. Prof. Van De Heever holds the Chair in the field of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the Wits School of Governance.

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