Lockdown Level 4: SA urged to comment on the schedule of services to be phased in

South Africa is urged to comment on the schedule of services to be phased in as per the Risk-Adjusted Strategy by tomorrow, Monday April 27.

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This comes after the release of the draft framework for the Risk-Adjusted Strategy yesterday.
The strategy details how different sectors of the economy will return to work under lockdown Level Four.

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In undertaking the Risk-Adjusted Strategy, the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) and the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19 intends to sequence and phase in key sectors and priority areas with a view to deepening the fight against Covid-19, whilst simultaneously rebuilding SA’s economy.

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In this regard, sectors and business organisations, trade unions and members of the public are invited to submit comments on the schedule of services to be phased in as per the Covid-19 Risk-Adjusted Strategy to be implemented with effect from May 1.
The draft framework can be accessed here.
The classification of sectors in the draft framework follows the Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) as published by Statistics South Africa.

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Where an entire division is permitted, it should be assumed that all subgroupings are permitted as well.
Where only certain subgroupings are specifically permitted within a division, it should be assumed that other subgroupings are not.

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In the document, when moving between levels, the green text means additions or changes from the prior level.
For example, Level Four now adds forestry and related services to agriculture.
Feedback and/or comments should be submitted in writing preferably for Level Four and following the guidelines.
South Africa will be moving to Level Four economic activity as of May 1, hence comments particularly on the proposals as contained in Level Four are encouraged.
Completed submissions must be returned via email to lockdowncomments@cogta.gov.za by noon tomorrow, April 27.

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