The Congress of South Africa Trade Unions has joined the call for government to scale down to level 3 as soon as possible. COSATU said the Covid-19 pandemic had deepened the economic crisis with restrictions on several businesses.
While a labour union is calling on the reopening of economic activities and workplaces, there are several companies that have seen protest action for not being able to provide employers with PPEs. Can corporate South Africa, with the losses brought by the lockdown, afford an era of litigation due to employers contracting the coronavirus at work? Is corporate South Africa ready to open up shop and still ensure the health and safety of all its employees and clients?

Guest: Matthew Park - COSATU’s Parliamentary Co-ordinator