Movement of persons in terms of alert level 4 (Regulation 16) Every person is confined to his or her place of residence. A person may only leave their place of residence to – Perform an essential or permitted service, as allowed in
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New regulations relating to the movement of children Effective from 1 May 2020 The movement of children between co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights or a caregiver in the same metropolitan area or district municipality is allowed, as long as the person
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Risk-adjusted strategy for economic activity “There is early evidence that the full national lockdown imposed since 26 March 2020 has successfully limited the spread of the coronavirus. However, there are serious risks associated with lifting lockdown restrictions too soon, or in an
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Attending a funeral during the lockdown Any person who wants to travel between a metropolitan, district area or province in order to attend a funeral or a cremation, will have to obtain a permit to do so. Such a permit can be
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Arrested in terms of the Regulations of the Disaster Management Act YOU MAY: Pay an admission of guilt fine (R500-R5000), HOWEVER this will leave you with a criminal record. Therefore first carefully consider and obtain legal advice before paying an admission of
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Spreading fake news about COVID-19 A person who publishes any statement, through any medium, including social media, with the intention to deceive any other person about COVID-19, the COVID-19 infection status of any person, or any measure taken by the government to
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Goods considered essential during the National lockdown Food: Any foods product, including non-alcoholic beverages; Animal food; and Chemicals, packaging and ancillary products used in the production of any food product. Cleaning and hygiene products: Toilet Paper, sanitary pads, sanitary tampons, condoms; Hand
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Important amendment notice regarding contact rights of parents who share parental responsibilities but live separate during the lockdown period Effective: 7 April 2020Children of parents who share parental rights and responsibilities but live separate, may unfortunately not be moved between the respective
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