In an address on 28 December 2020, President Cyril Ramaphoza further adjusted Level 3 Regulations to combat the second wave of infections flooding the healthcare system in South Africa. Changes, which came into effect at midnight 29 December 2020 include:
- Not wearing a mask in a public place is now a criminal offence
- The C19 compliance officer role is crucial and the appointed person’s details must be posted in a prominent place
- Working from home is still a key consideration
- All beaches, dams, lakes and rivers are closed in hotspots
- All public pools are closed
- Gatherings at public parks are not permitted
- All social gatherings are prohibited for 2 weeks
- General rules for permitted gatherings is 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors subject to the 1,5m distancing
- Sale, dispensing and distribution of liquor is prohibited
- Use Form 7 for curfew travel related to work in these hours (21h00 to 06h00)
- Hotspots extended and aligned with adjusted level 3 regulations.
