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The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has published a new bulletin updating the country’s level 1 lockdown regulations in accordance with announcements by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Published shortly after Ramaphosa concluded his speak to On Wednesday night (November 11), the Gazette foresees the relaxation of the changes of restrictions that are already in force (00ho1 on November 12).
The key changes to the newsletter are described in more detail below.
Partial reopening of borders
The 18 land borders that were partially operational will be fully operational and the 34 land borders that were closed will remain closed.
Travel to and from South Africa is permitted, subject to:
- The traveler who presents a valid certificate of a negative test that was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel;
- In case the traveler does not present a certificate as proof of a negative test, the traveler will be asked to self-quarantine at his own expense.
International air travel continues to be restricted to the following airports:
- OR Tambo International Airport:
- King Shaka International Airport;
- Cape Town International Airport.
The resumption of services for visa applications will be determined in the instructions issued by the Minister of the Interior, Aaron Motsoaledi.
The minister is also expected to work with the Department of Health and the Department of Transportation on international travel containment protocols to ensure that entry to South African ports of entry is only allowed subject to adherence to ensure positive travelers to Covid-19 cannot enter the country.
Sale of liquor
The gazette establishes that the sale of liquor is allowed:
- In facilities authorized for off-site consumption, it is allowed during authorized business hours, subject to the laws governing such licenses;
- By a local authorized for consumption on the site is allowed, subject to strict compliance with the curfew.
From the start of alert level one on September 21, 2020, authorized establishments can only sell alcohol for home consumption on weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00.
The amended regulations effectively mean that the liquor trade returns to pre-closing hours, and bottle stores and other retailers can now sell liquor for off-site consumption on the weekend and during all authorized business hours.
Anyone who does not comply with these regulations can be fined or face imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months.
Read: Ramaphosa eases lockdown level 1 restrictions, including international travel and alcohol sales
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