Easing of lockdown restrictions on the cards 25 July 2021 - 00:04 Other lockdown restrictions reimposed four weeks ago include at 9pm-4am curfew and a ban on all social gatherings. Image: GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to ease some lockdown restrictions and announce economic assistance for businesses hit by the looting when he addresses the nation tonight. His address, following a meeting of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) today, comes as the Covid third wave shows signs of easing. The alcohol and hospitality industries are confident the president will lift the booze ban and allow leisure travel across Gauteng borders.