SOUTH AFRICA MOVES TO LEVEL 1 – KAE NEWS

On the 16th of September 2020, the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, addressed the nation on developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ramaphosa announced that the country will move to Level 1. This follows consultations with provincial and local government representatives and drawing of advice from scientists and engagements with various stakeholders.

Exactly half a year has passed since a National State of Disaster was declared in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. South Arica has seen more than 15,000 citizens lose their lives and more than 650,000 confirmed cases.

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the nation on the 18th of September 2020

Under Level 1:Social, religious and other gatherings will be permitted under the following conditions:

-The number of people allowed in a store, cinema or other public space remains limited to 50% of it’s normal capacity.