The government has launched its 5-level COVID-19 alert system, which provides details on which activities will be allowed under specific levels.
South Africa is currently at level 5, which means that drastic measures are required to contain the spread of the virus to save lives.
On Friday 1 May the country will move to level 4, which will allow some activities to resume, but under strict conditions.
Minister of Cooperative Governance Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma highlighted that South Africa is still under lockdown, albeit with less stringent rules.
People must therefore still remain at home and are not allowed to visit family and friends or travel freely.
All gatherings apart from funerals and work remain prohibited. This includes conferences, entertainments venues, cinemas, and theatres.
Exercising will now be allowed under strict conditions, but gyms, running clubs, and sports clubs remain closed.
It will also now be mandatory to wear a cloth mask when you leave your home, and strict social distancing and other rules must be adhered to at work.
A simple guide to the new levels and rules
The government has provided a breakdown of the restrictions for each COVID-19 alert level.
MyBroadband used this to create a simple guide regarding popular activities like exercise, going to restaurants, and flying.
Here is a look at what is allowed at each level. For a full guide, read the document which shows what you can do under each level of lockdown.
Restaurants and Fast Food (Takeaways)
Takeaways
Level 5 Closed
Level 4 Delivery only from 09:00 to 20:00
Level 3 Delivery only from 09:00 to 20:00
Level 2 Takeaway and delivery allowed
Level 1 Takeaway, delivery and sit-down allowed
Restaurants
Level 5 Closed
Level 4 Delivery only from 09:00 to 20:00
Level 3 Delivery only from 09:00 to 20:00
Level 2 Takeaway and delivery allowed
Level 1 Takeaway, delivery and sit-down allowed
Accommodation
Hotels and B&Bs
Level 5 Closed
Level 4 Closed
Level 3 Closed
Level 2 Business travel only
Level 1 Open
Air Travel
Level 5 Not allowed
Level 4 Not allowed
Level 3 Limited domestic air travel
Level 2 Limited domestic air travel
Level 1 All air travel permitted
Alcohol Sales
Sale of Alcohol
Level 5 Prohibited
Level 4 Prohibited
Level 3 Allowed, with restrictions
Level 2 Allowed, with restrictions
Level 1 Allowed, with restrictions
Domestic Workers and Gardeners
Level 5 Live-in staff and staff providing care to vulnerable people
Level 4 Permitted to support all Level 4 personnel and live-in staff
Level 3 Permitted to support all Level 3 personnel and live-in staff; Gardening and swimming pool services.
Level 2 All private household employment permitted
Level 1 All private household employment permitted
Jogging, Cycling and Walking
Exercise
Level 5 Prohibited
Level 4 Exercise under strict public health conditions
Level 3 Walking, jogging and cycling permitted
Level 2 Walking, jogging and cycling permitted
Level 1 Walking, jogging and cycling permitted
Inter-Provincial Travel
Travel Between Provinces
Level 5 Not permitted
Level 4 Not permitted
Level 3 Not permitted
Level 2 Allowed
Level 1 Allowed
Curfews
Level 5 20:00 to 05:00
Level 4 20:00 to 05:00
Level 3 20:00 to 05:00
Level 2 20:00 to 05:00
Level 1 No curfew
In Other News – South Africans not happy with Lockdown anymore
The national lockdown is losing support from most South Africans as they are forced to stay home, in large part due to the financial struggles it is causing.
This is according to research done by Victory Research for City Press and Rapport.
While 87% of those polled supported the initial lockdown, only 42% are in support of the extension past April. read more
Source – MyBroadband
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