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    Home » News » Ramaphosa relaxes lockdown rules again – the details

    Ramaphosa relaxes lockdown rules again – the details

    By SANews17 September 2020
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    South Africa will move to lockdown alert level 1 from midnight on Sunday, 20 September. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement during a live address to the nation on Wednesday evening.

    The president said following consultations with provincial and local government representatives, and drawing on the advice of scientists and engagements with various stakeholders, cabinet decided that the country should move to alert level 1.

    Last week, cabinet approved the extension of the Covid-19 national state of disaster to 15 October.

    Two months ago, at the peak of the pandemic, South Africa was recording about 12 000 new cases a day

    Two months ago, at the peak of the pandemic, South Africa was recording about 12 000 new cases a day. Currently, the country is on average recording less than 2 000 cases a day. Ramaphosa said the move to level 1 recognises that the levels of infection are relatively low and that there is sufficient capacity in the country’s health system to manage the current need.

    Under alert level 1 social, religious, political and other gatherings will be permitted, as long as the number of people does not exceed 50% of the normal capacity of a venue, up to a maximum of 250 people for indoor gatherings and 500 people for outdoor gatherings. Health protocols, such as washing or sanitising hands, social distancing and mask-wearing, will need to be strictly observed.

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    Under level 1, the maximum number of people who may attend a funeral is increased from 50 to 100 due to the higher risk of viral transmission at funerals. Night vigils are still not permitted. While venues for exercise, recreation and entertainment — such as gyms and theatres — were initially limited to 50 people, these establishments will now be allowed to accommodate up to 50% of their venue’s capacity as determined by the available floor space.

    Establishments will still operate subject to social distancing and other health protocols. However, sport fanatics will remain confined to the comfort of their homes as existing restrictions on sporting events remain in place.

    Where required for the purposes of voter registration or special voting, the Independent Electoral Commission will be allowed to visit correctional centres, health facilities, old age homes and other similar institutions.

    The curfew will now apply between midnight and 4am.

    With government moving to increasing economic activity, the department of public service & administration will shortly issue circulars to all public servants on the measures that will enable the return of all areas of government to full operation.

    The sale of alcohol at retail outlets for home consumption is now permitted from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only and with strict adherence to the curfew.



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