Unpacking Adjusted Alert Level 3 Regulations applicable from 29 December 2020 – 15 January 2021 for Ndlambe area.
Regulations have been summarised below for ease of reference. Full regulations can be obtained from Government Gazette 44044 dated 29 December 2020.
1.Movement of persons:
– Curfew of 21h00 – 6h00 daily is applicable
– Closing time for cinemas, casinos, gyms and restaurant is 20h00
2.Mandatory protocols when in a public place:
– The wearing of a facemask is mandatory when in a public place
– Every place of business shall provide for social distancing
– Every business must provide hand sanitisers for use by the public and employees
– For businesses, a compliance officer must be assigned, and should ensure compliance
with all protocols is adhered to
3.Funeral attendance:
– Limited to 50 people, observing social distancing
– Night vigils are not allowed and after funeral gatherings are not allowed
– Funerals are restricted to 2 hours in total
– Face masks must be worn
– No catering is allowed at funerals
4.Gatherings:
– The owner of any indoor or outdoor facility must display certificates of occupancy
– All gatherings, including faith based gatherings are prohibited for two weeks
– Game parks remain open
– Public parks are closed
– Gatherings at Gyms is permitted subject to a maximum of 50 people
– Hotels, lodges, B+Bs, resorts and guesthouses are allowed full capacity of available rooms for accommodation, however dining and entertainment facilities are subject to a limitation of a maximum of 50 persons or less for indoor venues or 100 persons or less outdoors, observing a distance of at least 1 and a half metres between people. If the venue cannot accommodate this number, then 50% of the capacity of the venue applies.
– All businesses are subject to a limitation of 50% of floor space for persons, allowing for health protocols
– Sporting activities are allowed subject to adherence to protocols and times of operation.
5.Beaches / Rivers / Boating / Fishing:
– All beaches, dams, lakes, estuaries, lagoons and rivers, inclusive of all recreational facilities at these places are closed to the public.
– Fishing is permitted on beaches or from a riverbank if the fisherman is in possession of the relevant permit
– Boating and other recreational activities on rivers, lagoons or estuaries is not permitted.
– Skippers license testing is allowed
6.Places closed to the public:
Places closed to the public includes night clubs, public swimming pools, bars, taverns, shebeens and public parks.
7.Initiation practices:
All initiation practices are prohibited, except where initiates already in initiation school, will be allowed to complete their initiation.
8.Travelling / borders:
– Travelling to and from RSA is allowed subject to traveller providing a valid negative test obtained not more than 72 hours before date of travel
– International travel is restricted to OR Tambo, King Shaka or Cape Town International
9.Sale and dispensing of liquor:
– Off site and on site consumption of liquor is prohibited
– Consumption of liquor in public areas is prohibited
– Tasting and selling of liquor to the public is prohibited
– Transportation of liquor is prohibited
SUNSHINE COAST TOURISM ON BEHALF OF MAYOR KHULULWA NCAMISO
