National Lockdown Level 1

EHC supports the government’s phasing in of economic activities using lockdown stages to allow for a steady but controlled return to normalcy and the need to reopen the economy. Learn below what activities are allowed and which are restricted under level 1.

Here is a list of what is permitted and prohibited under level 1 regulations:

Gatherings

Gatherings will be allowed as long as the number of people do not exceed 50% of the normal capacity of a venue – up to a maximum of 250 people for indoor gatherings and 500 people for outdoor gatherings;
Maximum capacity at funerals has been increased to 100 people;
Night vigils are still prohibited;
Venues such as gyms and recreational facilities have had limits increased to 50% of total capacity;
Existing restrictions on sporting events remain in place.

Travel

• The government will gradually ease restrictions on international travel for business and leisure from 1 October – subject to containment measures. A list of permitted countries will be published and based on the latest scientific data;
• International travel will only be allowed through the main border ports or through OR Tambo International, Cape Town International, or King Shaka International;
• Travellers will need to provide a negative coronavirus certificate or will be put into quarantine at their own cost;
• All travellers will be required to install the Coivd-19 alert level app.

Other changes

• The evening curfew will apply between 00h00 and 04h00;
• Alcohol for home consumption can be sold between 09h00 – 17h00 from Monday to Friday;
• On-site consumption will be allowed subject to adherence to the curfew;
• More government facilities will return.