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2020 in South Africa

Explore 3 historical events and records for South Africa in 2020.

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Historical records for South Africa in 2020

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March

15 March 2020

COVID-19

Ramaphosa, Cyril · Pretoria · Government / Government of South Africa

Declares a national state of disaster.

23 March 2020

COVID-19

Ramaphosa, Cyril · Pretoria · Government / Government of South Africa

Announces a nationwide lockdown in response to COVID-19.

27 March 2020

COVID-19

Ramaphosa, Cyril · Pretoria · Government / Government of South Africa

South Africa begins a national lockdown.

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