COOPERATIVE Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has gazetted the amendment of Disaster Management Act regulations to allow spectators into sports venues.
Amended on Sunday, the minister said the move comes after government eased lockdown restrictions following a drastic decline in Covid-19 infections in the country.
“The decrease in the number of infections, as well as consultations with relevant stakeholders, has prepared the path for recognised sporting bodies to host sporting events, including both professional and non-professional competitions, subject to strict adherence to the guidelines,” said Dlamini Zuma.
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As part of phase one towards fully reopening sporting activities, spectators at the sports events venues are permitted but limited to 750 people, or less, for indoor venues, and 2 000 people, or less, for outdoor venues.
If the venue is too small to hold the prescribed number of persons, observing a distance of at least 1.5m from each other, then not more than 505 of the capacity of the venue may be used.
“As we go out to sporting events to support our teams, let us do so recognising that Covid-19 is still with us. Let us unite in observing Covid-19 protocols by wearing masks, washing hands, and adhering to social distancing measures,” she said.
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