Economics
Bizarre Clothing Rules for Lockdown Baffle South Africans
- Government says restrictions needed to curb coronavirus
- Rules reminiscent of Soviet era, main opposition party says
This article is for subscribers only.
South African stores can only sell shoes if they are “closed toe,” and short-sleeved shirts if they are promoted or displayed to be worn under jackets or jerseys, according to the latest list of government rules that spell out what’s allowed during a nationwide lockdown.
The regulations published Tuesday are the latest addition to a plethora of state directives -- ostensibly to limit economic activity and curb the spread of the coronavirus. Most South Africans are baffled about what purpose they serve.