Level 3 sees 100 per cent of transport cargo restored
Detailed directives will soon be made public by each sector.
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) today, 28 May, briefed the public on the regulations for alert level 3 set to come into effect on 1 June.
Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu was joined by Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel and Justice Minister Ronald Lamola.
The following regulations apply to public transport, the transport of cargo and the closure of borders:
Public transport
As more workers are expected to gradually return to work during alert level 3, including domestic workers, stricter health measures are expected to come into effect as many individuals rely on public transport.
Although Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula is set to outline the way in which public transport will operate, Dlamini-Zuma noted that no unnecessary movement will be tolerated.
“[The] current regulations, directions, guidelines and health protocols will be strengthened so as to factor in the increased and gradual return to work of many more people.”
Transportation of cargo
As manufacturing, production and agriculture return to 100 per cent operations, rail, ocean, air and road transport will be permitted for the movement of cargo.
According to Patel, this will apply to cargo moving domestically and across the national border.
Detailed directives will soon be made public by each sector.
Closure of borders
During the National State of Disaster all borders will remain closed, except for the ports of entry designated by Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi for:
- The transportation of fuel, cargo and goods, and
- Humanitarian operations, repatriations, evacuations, medical emergencies, and the movement of staff of diplomatic and international organisations.
Motsoaledi, or a person designated by him, may also allow entry into or exit from the country for:
- Emergency medical attention for a life-threatening condition, or
The evacuation of South Africa nationals or permanent residents.
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