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On Tuesday morning, the government gazetted the new regulations for the festive season which will apply until January 3, and are effective immediately.
They have warned that these are not set in stone and could be subject to change based on infection numbers and the efficacy of the rules in place.
One of the most notable changes to the restrictions initially presented to us in President Ramaphosa’s most recent ‘family meeting’, is the measures that will be used to enforce compliance, and a change to curfews, which will differ depending on whether or not a region is considered a hotspot.
The South African Government website has been updated to reflect these changes.
We’ll do a breakdown of the overarching restrictions in place, for ease of access.
Curfews
Business Closing Times
You can find all of the beach closure rules here.
Business Regulations
All businesses must:
MOST IMPORTANTLY:
Any business whose premises exceeds the maximum number of customers and employees determined or commits an offence is, “on conviction, liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or to both such fine and imprisonment”.
Also this from Bheki Cele via The South African:
“Businesses breaking COVID-19 protocols will be fined R5 000. If you repeat, we suspend your business for seven days. Do it a third time, and we will shut you down for three months. People who are breaking the law, we will deal with their management to tell them their establishments are facing the danger of being shut down.”
The ‘offences’ include non-compliance with the regulations required to operate, listed above.
Mandatory Protocols When In A Public Place
If you don’t wear a mask you will not be allowed to:
In short – you have to wear a mask and wear it correctly whenever you leave the house.
You are allowed to remove your mask if you are:
Places Closed To The Public
For the full list of restrictions, including those pertaining to religious and social gatherings, visit this website.
Stay safe out there.
[sources:sagov&southafrican]
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