Level 3: Exercise permitted between 6am and 6pm

The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) today, 28 May, briefed the public on the regulations for alert level 3 which is 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 exercise, sports and entertainment:

Exercise

Under alert level 3, member s of the public will be allowed to exercise (walk, run and cycle) between 6am and 6pm every day, provided that it is not done in groups.

The public must adhere to strict health protocols, which include the compulsory use of face masks and social distancing practices.

Gyms and fitness centres will remain closed.

 Sports

Only professional non-contact sports matches may take place.

These matches may only include the players, match officials, journalists, and medical and television crew.

No spectators will be allowed to attend these matches.

Sports grounds, fields and swimming pools will remain closed, except for the training of professional athletes and professional non-contact sports matches.

The Minister of Arts, Culture and Sports Nathi Mthethwa is set to elaborate on this during the Social Cluster briefing which is scheduled to take place on 29 May.

Entertainment

In an effect to discourage the unnecessary movement of people, places open to the public such as nightclubs and casinos, bars and shebeens, theatres and cinemas, museums, beaches and public parks will remain closed.

In addition to deliveries, restaurants and fast food establishments will now be allowed to take collection and drive through orders.

Patel encourages the public to order their food online or over the phone.

“This will ensure that people are able to move in and out of the establishment without congregating in one place for too long,” said the minister.

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