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JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has returned South Africa to level 3 lockdown.
“We are at an extremely dangerous point in our fight against the pandemic.”
Ramaphosa said on Monday that the Cabinet decided to put the country on an adjusted Level 3 from Level 1 with immediate effect.
Under the adjusted level 3 regulations:
- All indoor and outdoor gatherings will be prohibited for 14 days from the date hereof, with the exception of funerals.
- No more than 50 people with social distancing may attend funerals.
- Each business location must determine the maximum number of staff and customers allowed at any one time based on our social distancing guidelines and cannot exceed that limit.
- The nationwide curfew will run from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Apart from authorized workers and for medical and security emergencies, no one can leave their place of residence during curfew.
- Non-essential establishments, including shops, restaurants, bars and all cultural venues, must close by 8 pm The list of these establishments will be published shortly.
- From now on it is mandatory that everyone wears a mask in a public space. A person who does not wear a cloth mask that covers the nose and mouth in a public place is committing an offense.
- A person not wearing a mask could be arrested and prosecuted. In the event of conviction, they will be fined or imprisoned for a period not exceeding six months, or a fine and imprisonment.
Under the reinforced regulations:
- The sale of alcohol at the points of sale or the consumption of alcohol on site will not be allowed.
- The prohibition of consuming alcohol in public spaces such as parks and beaches is maintained.
- Distribution and transportation will be prohibited with exceptions that will be explained by the minister.
- These regulations may be revised in the coming weeks if we see a sustained decline in infections and hospital admissions.
- In effect, the adjusted Tier 3 regulations will keep the economy open while strengthening measures to reduce transmission.
- With a few exceptions, businesses can continue to operate as long as all relevant health protocols and social distancing measures are followed.
- The operation of nightclubs and businesses dedicated to the sale and transportation of liquor will not be allowed.
Level 3 restrictions will remain in effect until January 15, 2021.
