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More and more commuters are refraining from using public transport. This was evident at the traditionally busy Bosman Station and Bosman Taxi Rank in Pretoria. coronavirusSouthAfrica

Taxi Rank Manager, John Machaba says people are staying away.

“The business has suffered a slight knock. It is not how we are used to it to be, especially during mid-month. It is always take a knock during mid-month, but not that much. We are used to taking three loads a day, but now, it’s only two. This is because of Coronavirus. People are scared,” says Machaba.SA now has the highest confirmed COVID-19 cases in sub-Saharan AfricaThe virus has multiplied in Africa, more slowly than in Asia or Europe.

Mkhize, who was addressing the media on Friday in Bloemfontein, says Gauteng has the highest number of people who tested positive for COVID-19.

 

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What would be the alternative for those not owning cars?

Bosman e nje?

But this is MTN Taxi rank in Jozi not Bosman

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