Its not very often you get to see Woodmead Drive this deserted during a payday weekend but due to the national lockdown, it and the rest of the country will look like this until the21 days have past and coronavirus infections have reduced. Photo: Andile Dlodlo
Zoo lake without a boat on its waters, Sandton City without its usual hustle and bustle, Woodmead minus its soul-draining traffic.
It’s day three of 21 and it looks like people are adhering to the president’s orders of a national lockdown. According to the rules and regulations of the lockdown, no one may leave their home unless under strict circumstances such as food and medical needs. Police, Metro police and security companies are constantly patrolling to ensure that no one is on the streets without a valid reason and the relevant paperwork.
Major intersections across the city are void of cars and pedestrians as the residents heed the call to #Stayathome. This is Marlboro Drive.
Major intersections across the city are void of cars and pedestrians as the residents heed the call to #Stayathome. This is Carlswold, Midrand.
Major intersections across the city are void of cars and pedestrians as the residents heed the call to #Stayathome. This is in Lyndhurst.
Major intersections across the city are void of cars and pedestrians as the residents heed the call to #Stayathome. This is Rosebank, near St John’s College.
Major intersections across the city are void of cars and pedestrians as the residents heed the call to #Stayathome. This is Rosebank, near St John’s College.
Major intersections across the city are void of cars and pedestrians as the residents heed the call to #Stayathome. This is Zoo Lake.
Major intersections across the city are void of cars and pedestrians as the residents heed the call to #Stayathome. This is Sandton central.
Major intersections across the city are void of cars and pedestrians as the residents heed the call to #Stayathome.
Major intersections across the city are void of cars and pedestrians as the residents heed the call to #Stayathome. This is Kyalami Corner.
Everyday services such as refuse collection and maintenance of City infrastructure was taking place while many grocery stores and pharmacies operated throughout the morning. Motorists and taxis also played by the rules applicable to them as many occupants of such were wearing gloves, masks and practising social distancing in these vehicles by not sitting to close to each other.
Take a look at what’s going on out there so you don’t have to go out there yourself. Stay home, wash your hands, avoid touching your face and enjoy and share this video.
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