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.