{"id":354323,"date":"2020-06-01T10:49:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T08:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=354323"},"modified":"2020-06-01T10:50:50","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T08:50:50","slug":"new-level-3-lockdown-rules-what-you-can-and-cannot-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/trending\/354323-new-level-3-lockdown-rules-what-you-can-and-cannot-do.html","title":{"rendered":"New level 3 lockdown rules – What you can and cannot do"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africa moved to lockdown alert level 3 today which means most wholesalers, retailers and other companies will open their doors again.<\/p>\n

The level 3 lockdown regulations relax many restrictions which were observed under level 4, including extended exercise hours and allowing the sale of alcohol.<\/p>\n

The previous 20:00 – 05:00 curfew is also be lifted, and accommodation and domestic air travel are now allowed for business.<\/p>\n

Rules for restaurants have changed, and they are now allowed to offer delivery, collection, and drive-through services.<\/p>\n

Starbucks, for example, said it was looking forward to serving its customers across South Africa from today.<\/p>\n

Domestic workers and gardeners are allowed to return to work and minibus taxis and e-hailing services can operate at all hours.<\/p>\n

Places of worship \u2013 including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques \u2013 are also allowed to open under strict conditions.<\/p>\n

While the lockdown level 4 rules have been eased, there are still many restrictions which apply under level 3.<\/p>\n

Visiting with family and friends for social purposes, exercising in groups, and public gatherings remain prohibited.<\/p>\n

South Africans are still required to remain in their homes unless they go to work, buy groceries and other products, or exercise.<\/p>\n

Entertainment venues like cinemas, night clubs and theatres remain closed, as are gyms, beaches, public parks, sports grounds, and swimming pools.<\/p>\n

The table below provides an overview of what is allowed, and what not, under the new lockdown level 3 regulations.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
What you are required to do<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
What you must do<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Wear a cloth mask in public.<\/li>\n
  • Keep a distance of 1.5m from other people.<\/li>\n
  • Wash your hands regularly.<\/li>\n
  • Avoid crowds and gatherings.<\/li>\n
  • Sanitise surfaces regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is not allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • No person may be evicted from their land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
Leaving your home<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
What is allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Travel to and from work.<\/li>\n
  • Attend a school or place of learning.<\/li>\n
  • Go to the shops.<\/li>\n
  • Exercise between 06:00 and 18:00<\/li>\n
  • Move children between homes.<\/li>\n
  • Attend a place of worship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is not allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Visit family and friends for leisure.<\/li>\n
  • All those above 60 of with underlying medical conditions should only leave their home in exceptional circumstances.<\/li>\n
  • Anything else not listed in the section above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Economic Sector<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
What is allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • All economic sectors are allowed to operate, except high-risk activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is not allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Consuming alcohol in restaurants, shebeens and bars.<\/li>\n
  • Personal care services where social distancing is not possible.<\/li>\n
  • Hotels and accommodation for leisure.<\/li>\n
  • Domestic air travel for leisure.<\/li>\n
  • Conferences and events.<\/li>\n
  • Cinemas, theatres, museums and entertainment venues.<\/li>\n
  • Beaches, public parks, sports grounds and swimming pools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shopping<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
What is allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • All shops will be open, including ecommerce shops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is not allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Cigarettes and other tobacco products are not allowed to be sold.<\/li>\n
  • Alcohol may not be sold on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
Exercise and Sport<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
What is allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Exercise like walking, jogging and cycling is allowed between 06:00 and 18:00<\/li>\n
  • Professional athletes can start training again.<\/li>\n
  • Non-contact sports matches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is not allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Having spectators at sports matches.<\/li>\n
  • Contact sports matches.<\/li>\n
  • Non-professional sports matches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Movement between provinces<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
What is allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Carrying out work responsibilities.<\/li>\n
  • Moving to a new house.<\/li>\n
  • Moving to care for a relative.<\/li>\n
  • Learners moving to attend school.<\/li>\n
  • Attend a funeral.<\/li>\n
  • Get medical treatment.<\/li>\n
  • Transport fuel, goods or cargo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is not allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Travelling for reasons other than the ones listed above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Universities<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
What is allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n33% of the student population will be allowed to return to campuses, which include:<\/p>\n
    \n
  • All groups that have already returned.<\/li>\n
  • Students in the final year of their programmes.<\/li>\n
  • Students in all years of study that require clinical training.<\/li>\n
  • Post Graduate students who require laboratory equipment and other technical equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schools<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
What is allowed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n