Vox pops: How has the lockdown affected you?
The SUN sought to find out how residents have been holding up during the lockdown and what they look forward to doing as soon as it is over.
THE Covid-19 lockdown has been a challenging and uncertain period for many. The SUN sought to find out how residents have been holding up during the lockdown and what they look forward to doing as soon as it is over.
Alex Kogl: I’m completely new to Durban and I had only been here for two weeks before the lockdown happened. So I am very much looking forward to getting out and seeing this place I recently moved to, especially going to the beach. I will be doing that as much as I can once the lockdown is over. I’m a real “Vaalie” so, the beach thirst is real.That’s probably number one on my list and I really want to learn how to surf. I just want to explore after lockdown and finding out why people say KZN is so beautiful.
Irene Fynn: As a single parent, I am always ‘on the go’ in providing for my children. However, this pandemic and lockdown has forced me to slowdown. Which is positive. I have never been as mentally relaxed as I am now. My hope once we come out of this, is for us to come out as a changed nation. To be kinder and more considerate towards each other. I look forward to a positive change in behaviours.
Jarryd Watson: The lockdown has been very stressful for me as it has been for most of us who run our own businesses. Right now one cannot operate and we losing our income. The most thing I look forward to is teaching my dance lessons which I’m not sure how that, will role out with these new, Covid-19 laws regarding maximum of numbers of gatherings in groups and social distancing.
Nontobeko Ncube: This has been a very stressful time for my family, more especially my mother who is a nurse. She is at the frontline of dealing with this virus and is at risk of contracting it herself. We worry about her a lot and can only hope and pray that her life and health is spared. We have all take extra precautions to try stay safe at all times, especially when mom comes back home from work. I’m looking forward to things returning back to normal.
Olwethu Mthembu: The lockdown has put a lot of my plans on hold. I was meant to graduate with my degree, celebrate my 21st birthday and start driving lessons this April. I can’t really do any of that with the way that things are set up right now. I’m quite disappointed to say the least. I really hope the university can still make arrangements to hold the graduation ceremony later in the year once lockdown is over.
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