President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the country will be moved to Alert Level 4, for the next 14 days, after which it will be reviewed.
All gatherings are prohibited, including political, cultural, social and religious. Funerals and cremations are allowed, but only 50 people can attend. Night vigils are not allowed.
Public spaces like beaches and parks will remain open, but no gatherings are allowed.
The curfew will be between 9pm and 4am – all non essential establishments must close by 8pm. The sale of alcohol, on-site and off-site is prohibited.
Travel in and out of Gauteng for leisure is prohibited, this does not include traveling for work, business, transit or the transport of goods.
Restaurants and eateries, may only offer takeaways or deliveries.
School closures for the winter holidays will be brought forward, all schools will be expected to close by Friday, at the latest.
To contain the massive surge in infections, South Africa will be moving to Alert Level 4 for a period of 14 days. Additional restrictions will be in place from tomorrow, 28th June 2021.#StaySafe #CoronaVirusSA #Ramaphosa #Level4 #14Days pic.twitter.com/2XPY21cBgq
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) June 27, 2021
President #Ramaphosa: Alert #level4 measures will allow most economic activity to continue:
•Go to work if unable to work remotely
•Retail stores will remain open
•Factories, mines, farms, & other businesses will continue to operate
•Travel freely within your province pic.twitter.com/gHlPkk0B0s— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) June 27, 2021
President #Ramaphosa: All employers should allow their employees to work from home unless it is necessary for them to perform work on-site.#StaySafe #CoronaVirusSA #Ramaphosa #Level4 #14Days pic.twitter.com/VoYS9zV9Kz
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) June 27, 2021