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EThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda said Wednesday that the promenade is open for jogging, biking and walking.
Kaunda urged visitors to the city and province to be aware of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic when having fun during the holiday season.
He implored municipal hotels, restaurants, and canteens to put the health and safety of their customers and the general public before profit and warned that law enforcement officers would make regular patrols.
He said the municipality had made significant operational changes to this year’s holiday season plan and operations according to Ramaphosa management.
These include:
- A curfew, which implies that all people remain confined to their residence every day from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- Follow mandatory protocols, including wearing a mask when in any public space or property, including public transportation;
- The consumption of liquor is not allowed in public places (including beaches and parks), except in authorized consumption places in the place;
- The closure of beaches in eThekwini will be enforced on December 16, 25, 26 and 31 and January 1, 2 and 3. Residents can still enjoy other activities along the beach such as jogging in the sand, walking, running, yoga, and other healthy activities. lifestyle exercises. The park and amusement facility that operates in the center of Durban Beach will also be closed on these days;
- The rest of the days, all the beaches open between 9 a.m. M. And 6 p.m. M. There are lifeguards on site to monitor and ensure there are no drownings on the beaches. The park and amusement facility will adhere to these schedules;
- The curfew will be strictly enforced and no one will be able to sleep at night in public spaces, buses, taxis and cars;
- Any loud music, whether live or otherwise, will be prohibited.
- Failure to comply with the prohibitions, conditions, beach opening days and the use of masks and social distancing measures, will lead to the closure of those beaches in breach throughout the festive season. Law enforcement agencies are conducting regular patrols to ensure security precautions are observed.
“The metro police and other law enforcement agencies are all ready to ensure that regulations are also followed in public transport, most especially in minibuses that transport the majority of residents,” Kaunda said.
Post-funeral gatherings are prohibited and a maximum of 100 people is allowed for any indoor gathering, while no more than 250 people can meet outdoors.
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