“Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10pm. “We will be making announcements on the outcome of this work in the next few weeks. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on August 15 2020 that South Africa will be moving to lockdown alert level 2 from August 18 2020. Night clubs.2. (2) The sale of liquor in contravention with subregulation (1) is an offence. All persons who are able to work from home must do so. The modelled projections of infections, hospitalisation and deaths have been adjusted downwards as progress in the management of the disease was noted. “The further easing of restrictions presents us with the greatest opportunity since the start of the pandemic to breathe life into our struggling economy,” he said. 50. Risk assessment. Gyms & fitness centres will be permitted to reopen. International sports events.6. (d) Any other conduct prejudicing the ongoing occupancy of a place of residence, prejudicing the health of any person or prejudicing the ability of any person to comply with the applicable restrictions on movement that is unreasonable or oppressive having regard to the prevailing circumstances. From next Tuesday, all restrictions on interprovincial travel will be lifted, while the sale of tobacco products and alcohol will resume. Government said the former Deputy Defence Minister served with distinction from April 2004 until September 2008. The country went in a lockdown at midnight on 26 March 2020, and had been under lockdown alert level 5 for 35 days. The following is an extraction from the orginal gazetted Alert Level 2 regulations (Gazette 43620 of 17 August 2020). According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, the Eastern Cape reported 452 deaths due to the respirato... Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 10pm to 5am for two nights, the power utility announced on Wednesday. Warning against complacency, the President urged the public to continue to wear masks, practice social distancing and good hygiene. The decision, he said, was in light … "It's the earliest sign of the re-emergence." While the President urged the public to exercise extreme caution, restrictions on family and social visits are also lifted. (3) A court hearing any application to authorise an eviction or demolition may, where appropriate and in addition to any other report that is required by law, request a report from the responsible member of the executive regarding the availability of any emergency accommodation or quarantine or isolation facilities pursuant to these regulations. He announced many restrictions will … (6) Construction, manufacturing, business and financial services firms with more than 500 employees must adhere to the appropriate sector or workplace arrangements or compacts to address the following-(a) provide, or arrange transport to their employees coming to site, or, where this is not possible, consider staggered working time arrangements to reduce congestion in public transport;(b) stagger the return to work of employees to ensure workplace readiness and avoid traffic congestion during peak travel times as a result of the return to work;(c) screen employees daily for symptoms of COVID-19 and refer the employees who display symptoms for medical examination and testing where necessary; and(d) submit data collected during the screening and testing process to the Director-General: Health. The 43-year-old man was arrested at King Shaka International Airport after he was found with 2 464 tablets in his hand luggage wh... Eastern Cape MEC for Education Fundile Gade, has paid tribute to Head of Department, Themba Kojana for his dedication in transforming the education sector. Reduced Restrictions. Disaster Management Act: Regulations: Alert level 2 during Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown. Media are welcome to utilise all stories, pictures and other material on this site as well as from our Facebook and Twitter accounts, at no cost. (3) An enforcement officer must, where a gathering in contravention of the regulations takes place-, (a) order the persons at the gathering to disperse immediately; and. In the published regulations, Dlamini-Zuma confirmed that COVID-19 alert level 2 will apply nationally from 00:01 on 18 August 2020. Under alert level 2, in which the spread of Coronavirus is expected to be moderate, the country can ease up restrictions to economic activity across most industries, said the President. South Africa’s move to lockdown level 2 – some of the main restrictions that are still in place. Copyright 2021 Government of South Africa. 60. (2) The Cabinet member responsible for cooperative governance and traditional affairs may, by directions, determine a place or premises that must be closed, if there is a risk of any members of the public being exposed to COVID-19 at such a place or premises. Share with your network! International passenger air travel for leisure purposes.3. President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that South Africa will be moving to Level 1 lockdown at midnight on Sunday, barely a month after Level 2 … Government, labour, business and community organisations are now working on an urgent economic recovery programme that places the protection and creation of employment at its centre. The virus, he said, appears to have peaked in several provinces, including the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Gauteng and possibly in KwaZulu-Natal. During this level, all restrictions on interprovincial travel will be lifted. Mkhize on Thursday said they will also consider asking medical schemes to co-subsidise ... A suspect is expected to apply for bail in the Verulam Magistrates Court on Friday after he was arrested for illegal possession of Ivermectin, an animal drug not confirmed for COVID-19 infection management. 58. A total of 844 people lost their lives to COVID-19, pushing the death toll 31 368. My fellow South Africans, It has been five months since we declared a … (3) Relevant health protocols and social distancing measures for persons employed in private residences must be adhered to. Live Stream. All courts shall become operational with effect from 11 May 2020. 5 months ago 10 min read. Comments ... South Africa Moves From Level 1 - Level 3. While the country has 583 653 confirmed COVID-19 cases, only 105 000 are active. The MEC said Kojana passed on after workin... Government has expressed its sadness over the passing of former Deputy Minister of Defence, Mluleki Editor George. There are still restrictions on alcohol sales from bottle stores, but you can order a drink at a restaurant or bar over the weekend. (3) Bus and taxi services -(a) may not carry more than 70% of the licensed capacity for long distance travel; and(b) may carry 100% of the licensed capacity for any trip not regarded as long distance travel in terms of subregulation (1). According to the MEC, the province recorded 1 575 positive cases in the last 24 hours, a sharp increase from 900 over the previous reporting cycle. Range of measures that can be applied locally or nationally. (2) A competent court may suspend or stay any order for eviction or demolition contemplated in subregulation (1) until after the lapse or termination of the national state of disaster unless the court is of the opinion that it is not just or equitable to suspend or stay the order having regard, in addition to any other relevant consideration, to-(a) the need, in the public interest for all persons to have access to a place of residence and basic services to protect their health and the health of others and to avoid unnecessary movement and gathering with other persons;(b) any restrictions on movement or other relevant restrictions in place at the relevant time in terms of these regulations;(c) the impact of the disaster on the parties;(d) the prejudice to any party of a delay in executing the order and whether such prejudice outweighs the prejudice of the person who will be subject to the order;(e) whether any affected person has been prejudiced in his or her ability to access legal services as a result of the disaster;(f) whether affected persons will have immediate access to an alternative place of residence and basic services;(g) whether adequate measures are in place to protect the health of any person in the process of a relocation;(h) whether any occupier is causing harm to others or there is a threat to life; and(i) whether the party applying for such an order has taken reasonable steps in good faith, to make alternative arrangements with all affected persons, including, but not limited to, payment arrangements that would preclude the need for any relocation during the national state of disaster. The following is an extraction from the orginal gazetted Alert Level 2 regulations (Gazette 43620 of 17 August 2020). Alert Level 4 — Lockdown. The incident took place a... South Africa has logged over 800 daily Coronavirus deaths for the first time since the outbreak, while new cases also hit a record high on Wednesday. 57. (a) a faith-based institution, which is limited to 50 persons or less, depending on the size of the place of worship: Provided that all health protocols and social distancing measures are being adhered to as provided for in directions issued by the relevant Cabinet member responsible for cooperative governance and traditional affairs; (d) conferences and meetings which are-(i) subject to a limitation of 50 persons, excluding those who participate through electronic platforms; and(ii) restricted to business purposes; (e) cinemas, subject to-(i) a limitation of 50 persons or less per cinema; and(ii) the sale of tickets through a booking system; (f) theatres, concerts and live performances, subject to a limitation of 50 persons or less, strict adherence to all health protocols and social distancing measures, as provided for in directions that must be issued by the relevant Cabinet member after consultation with the Cabinet member responsible for health; (g) casinos, subject to a restriction on the number of persons allowed in the casino to not more than 50 percent of the available floor space, with patrons observing a distance of least one and a half metres from each other: Provided that this percentage may be increased as provided for in directions issued by the relevant Cabinet member; (h) all auctions, subject to strict adherence to all health protocols and social distancing measures and directions issued by the relevant Cabinet member, in consultation with the Cabinet member responsible for health; (i) sporting activities, including professional and non-professional matches, authorised by recognised sporting bodies, subject to the following:(i) Directions for sports matches issued by the Cabinet member responsible for sport, after consultation with the Cabinet member responsible for health;(ii) only journalists, radio, television crew, security personnel, emergency medical services, and the necessary employees employed by the owners of the venue of the sport match, are allowed at the venue of the sport match;(iii) only the required number of players, match officials, support staff and medical crew required for the sport match, are allowed at the venue of the sport match;(iv) no spectators are allowed at the venue of the sports match;(v) no international sport events are allowed; (j) weddings, subject to a limitation of 50 persons, and directions issued by the relevant Cabinet member; (k) a social event at a place of residence, subject to a limitation of 10 visitors or less; (l) concerts and entertainment events, subject to a limitation of 50 persons, and directions issued by the relevant Cabinet member; (m) events at function venues, subject to a limitation of 50 persons, and directions issued by the relevant Cabinet member; (n) the following places which are open to the public, subject to all persons wearing face masks and strict adherence to all health protocols and social distancing measures as provided for in the directions issued by the relevant Cabinet member, after consultation with the Cabinet member responsible for health:(i) Fitness centres and gyms, further subject to a limitation of 50 persons or less;(ii) sports grounds and fields;(iii) swimming pools, further subject to a limitation of 50 persons or less;(iv) beaches and public parks;(v) museums, galleries, libraries and archives;(vi) personal care services, including hairdressing, beauty treatments, make-up and nails salons and piercing and tattoo parlours;(vii) restaurants;(viii) bars, taverns, shebeens, and similar establishments, further subject to a limitation of 50 persons or less; and(ix) all accommodation establishments and tour operators, subject to a restriction on the number of persons allowed in such establishments to not more than 50 percent of the available floor space, with patrons observing a distance of least one and a half metres from each other: Provided that this percentage may be increased as provided for in the directions issued by the relevant Cabinet member. (b) The sector-specific health protocols referred to in paragraph (a) where these are still to be developed, must be developed in consultation with the Department of Health. A crucial decision is expected that will move South Africa from level 3 lockdown to the so-called alert level 2 with many restrictions set to be relaxed. Ramaphosa Announces Level 2 Lockdown – Full Speech. At 11.59pm on Wednesday most of level 2 will be enacted. 1) During the national state of disaster all borders of the Republic must be closed, except for ports of entry designated by the Cabinet member responsible for home affairs, for-. (1) For purposes of this regulation "long distance travel" is a trip of 200 km or more. Businesses would this week be allowed to access premises to get ready for level three, but people must stay within their bubble. The President said this while addressing Africa government leaders during a teleconference meeting of the Bureau of the A... 2021 school calendar to kick off on 25 January, SASSA announces cut-off date to appeal rejected R350 claims, Gauteng opens late online registration for Grade 1 and 8 learners, Black Africans, Coloureds and males likely to die of COVID-19, Suspect arrested for illegal possession of Ivermectin. Covid 19 coronavirus: Last day of lockdown - Jacinda Ardern's message to New Zealand 26 Apr, 2020 05:00 PM 4 minutes to read There is one more death and … (2) All gatherings are prohibited except a gathering at-. 25 All the estimates are significant at 1 percent significance level. Scotland is also introducing strict new restrictions for all areas on the mainland and the … (4) Relevant health protocols and social distancing measures set out in directions must be adhered to, in addition to the occupational health and safety directions issued by the Cabinet member responsible for employment  and labour, and applicable labour legislation. COVID-19 Level 2 Lockdown Regulations. All visits by members of the public to-(a) correctional centres;(b) remand detention facilities;(c) police holding cells;(d) military detention facilities;(e) health establishments and facilities, except to receive treatment or medication, subject to strict adherence to health protocols; and(f) older persons' residential facilities, are prohibited except to the extent and in the manner directed by the relevant Cabinet member. We are also finding that fewer people are requiring admission in our hospitals and the demand for Coronavirus tests has dropped,” the President said, adding that patient hospitalisation had  dramatically decreased from 10 000 to around 4 000 in the first two weeks of August. Despite indications being that the country is past its peak, President Ramaphosa said government’s concern in the coming weeks and months is to continue to save lives. Physical distancing and restrictions on leisure and social activities to prevent a resurgence of the virus. Subscribe. Not complying with these protocols has proved catastrophic in other countries, the President said. The earliest case to date is a worker at Americold who first become sick on 31 July. “It is now clear that had we not acted as swiftly and decisively as we did – and had we not taken the threat as seriously as we did – far more lives would have been lost,” he said. November 12, 2020. From 11.59pm on Sunday, restrictions in New Zealand 's most populous city will be eased after two-and-a-half weeks to a Stage Two warning, like the rest of … (c) humanitarian operations, repatriations, evacuations, medical emergencies, the movement of staff of diplomatic and international organisations and other exceptions as may be determined by the relevant Cabinet member by directions. In taking the decision, President Ramaphosa said Cabinet was heeding the advice of health experts. 51 of 1977), include the arrest and detention of any person at the gathering. The new regulations for lockdown level 2 have just been gazetted. Eastern Cape ready for level 2 of lockdown Tuesday, August 18, 2020 On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Cabinet’s decision to move to level 2 of lockdown by easing restrictions to reignite the economy and return operations for a number of sectors. This comes after a blaze that wrecked 1 000 structures in Masiphumelele in December 2020, forcing the area to be declared a disaster to enable resources to be allocated for the immediate relief ... President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as African Union (AU) chairperson, has commended the continent’s Heads of State and Government for their extraordinary leadership in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from Monday to Thursday during the hours of 9am to 5pm only,” he said. (1) Businesses may operate except for those set out in Table 3. GOVERNMENT yesterday gazetted Statutory Instrument 99 of 2020 to give clarity to the Level 2 national lockdown announced by President Mnangagwa on Friday. Ardern said the construction, manufacturing and forestry industries would be able to return to work in level 3. (a) the transportation of fuel, cargo and goods; (b) the entry of foreign sea crew for the purposes of the exchange of sea crew in the Republic; or. In less than 24 hours Auckland was in level 3 lockdown and the rest of the country had moved to level 2. (2) The Cabinet member responsible for transport must, after consultation with the Cabinet members responsible for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, health, police, trade, industry and competition, and justice and correctional services, issue directions for the resumption of different modes of public transport to cater for the gradual return to work of people, in respect of-(a) domestic air travel;(b) rail, bus services, taxi services;(c) e-hailing services; and(d) private vehicles. Staff Writer 19 June 2020. While the easing of restrictions is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economy, the President conceded that it would take a long time for industries and businesses to recover. “There is much work still to be done,” he said. Kojana passed away in the early hours of Thursday following a short illness that led to him being admitted to hospital on Tuesday evening. President Ramaphosa Address At 8pm. (1) Attendance at a funeral is limited to 50 persons and will not be regarded as a prohibited gathering. “Most of our health facilities have proven resilient, capable and able to withstand and deal with the surge,” he said. Restrictions on the sale of tobacco and alcohol will be lifted subject to certain restrictions. Date Irish capital will move to level two if Covid-19 is brought until control. (a) strict adherence to health protocols and social distancing measures;(b) the return to work being phased-in in order to put in place measures to make the workplace COVID-19 ready;(c) the return to work being done in a manner that avoids and reduces risks of infection; and(d) the work not being listed under the specific economic exclusions in this Table. Court Operations 3. Date: From 18 August 2020 to 20 September 2020 Can be done anywhere at any time during Lockdown Level 2 (1) During the disaster, the Rental Housing Tribunals established under the Rental Housing Act, 1999 (Act No. A person -(a) must when in a public place, wear a face mask; and(b) may not be allowed to be in a public place, use any form of public transport, or enter a public building, place or premises, if that person is not wearing a face mask. "This not an invitation to trade, it is only an invitation to prepar… The decision, he said, was in light of the steadily declining number of COVID-19 infections. According to Eskom, the blackout will take place tonight and Thursday evening. Much of the economy will open including restaurants, malls, cinemas, shops, health services, and hairdressers. (1) For the duration of the national state of disaster-(a) male and female initiation practices are prohibited;(b) a person may not arrange or hold an initiation school or conduct an initiation practice;(c) a prospective initiate may not attend an initiation school;(d) an owner of land may not provide consent for the use of his or her land for the holding of an initiation school; and(e) a traditional surgeon or medical practitioner may not perform circumcision as part of an initiation practice. South Africa has, since the end of March, instituted a nationwide lockdown with risk-adjusted alert levels to stabilise the soaring COVID-19 infections. She was clear the alert level would remain until next Monday, and while businesses could access premises to prepare, they should not take it as a signal to start up again immediately. (b) if the persons refuse to disperse, take appropriate action, which may, subject to the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. (b) may grant an urgent ex parte spoliation order including to restore occupation of a dwelling or access to services provided that an affected party may, on 24 hours' notice, require that a hearing be promptly convened. “Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols as to times of operation and numbers of people,” said the President. © 2021 Government Communication and Information System. 53. 14 December 2020 | Presidential Address. Exclusions relating to public transport services as set out in the directions issued by the Cabinet member responsible for transport.7. (1) A person may not be evicted from his or her land or home or have his or her place of residence demolished for the duration of the national state of disaster unless a competent court has granted an order authorising the eviction or demolition. Date: Aug 17, 2020. Capricorn is ... Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says while the fiscus will carry the burden of procuring the COVID-19 vaccine aimed at preventing the further spread of the virus and loss of life, government will reach out to medical schemes to make a contribution. (5) The directions to be issued by the Cabinet member responsible for transport must set out the health protocols that must be adhered to and the steps to be followed for the limitation of the exposure of members of the public using public transport to COVID-19. LOCKDOWN RUN LEVEL 2 Run a 5km, 10km, 21.1km, Marathon or Ultra Marathon during Level 2 of the National lockdown in South Africa. Helene Eloff 2 minutes read. Movement of persons Mandatory protocols when in a public place Funerals Evictions New Zealand’s Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown will extend to 11.59pm Monday April 27, the Prime Minister announced today, with the country to stay at Alert Level 3 … 62. Lockdown level 1: latest regulations unpacked Caxton Local Media summarises what you need to know. During this period, the recovery rate rose to 80% from 48% from when the President addressed the nation in July. (5) Employers must implement appropriate measures for employees who are over the age of 60 or those with co-morbidities to facilitate their safe return to work, which may include special measures at the work place to limit employees' exposure to COVID-19 infection and where possible for the employees to work from home. Its life '' this will lead to more efficient identification, testing, isolation treatment. Closed to the public to exercise extreme caution, restrictions on interprovincial travel will be to. 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