CO-VID 19 – LEVEL 2

 

The announcement by President Ramaphosa on 15 August 2020, that alert level 2 will come into effect from midnight on Monday, the 17th of August 2020.

 

As a result, the following changes will take effect under level 2:

 

1. All restrictions on inter-provincial travel will be lifted;

 

1. Accommodation, hospitality venues and tours will be permitted according to approved protocols to ensure social distancing;

 

1. Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols as to times of operation and numbers of people;

 

1. Restrictions on the sale of tobacco will be lifted;

 

1. The suspension of the sale of alcohol will be lifted subject to certain restrictions;

 

1. Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10pm;

 

1. Liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from Monday to Thursday during the hours of 9am to 5pm only; and

 

1. Restrictions on family and social visits will also be lifted, although everyone is urged to exercise extreme caution and undertake such visits only if necessary.

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However, whilst some of these restrictions have been eased, the following restrictions remain in place:

 

 

1. Current restrictions on international travel will remain in place;

 

1. No gatherings of more than 50 people will be permitted. Among others, this includes funerals and religious events;

 

1. Spectators will not be permitted at sporting events; and

 

1. The curfew will remain in place between the hours of 10pm and 4am.

 

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NAFEESA KADWA & ASSOCIATES