Covid-19 Lockdown: Your comments and messages answered

POLOKWANE – Since the president, Cyril Ramaphosa announced a nationwide 21-day lockdown which is set to start on Thursday, 26 March at 23:59 many people took to social media to voice their concerns and ask certain questions.

One of the questions asked was whether or not a person going to buy necessities will be allowed to travel at anytime. Review contacted Spokesperson for the Department of Transport, Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala, who confirmed that private road users have the same regulations as public transport when it comes to the amount of people who are allowed to travel at once. He however added that private road users are allowed to travel at anytime for emergencies and during business hours to buy necessities.

We found clarity on some of your issues:

Traffic officials are regarded as an essential service and will operate as usual.

The above messaged states that truck drivers will be required to have a letter with them at all times with information about their company, so that they can be able to perform their duties without being arrested.

Liquor stores will not be open during the 21-day lockdown as confirmed by Minister of Police, Bheki Cele.

Certain travel has been banned and domestic travel is discouraged. Detail answer relating to travel here: https://buff.ly/2UDR5GG

The Government has published new rules to allow banks to work together to agree on the same measures to deal with clients who face income losses.

Media is regarded as an enabling service and media officers will be allowed to work, with certain safety measures in place.

Police Minister, Bheki Cele said that you will only be allowed to do exercise at home and if you really want to; “walk around your house but not go anywhere”.

You are still required to pay your rent unless otherwise stipulated by your landlord.

Church gatherings have been suspended and various churches have resorted to online streaming of services.

 

Visiting is prohibited.