Covid-19: South Africa extends adjusted Alert Level 4 lockdown for another 14 days! [update]

update (12 July 2021): South Africa's Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has published a government gazette that introduces new restrictions for South Africa's adjusted level 4 lockdown. Please note that interprovincial travel for leisure to and from Gauteng remains prohibited.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in an address to the nation on 11 July 2021 that the country's Cabinet after consultation with the provinces has decided to maintain South Africa at Adjusted Alert Level 4 for another 14 days. This is due to the fact that with the fast-spreading Delta variant, South Africa is experiencing a third wave of Covd-19 infections that is more severe than the first and second waves. According to the President, the country has consistently recorded an average of nearly 20,000 daily new cases for the last two weeks.
The following measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 in South Africa remain in place until 25 July 2021:

• All social, political, religious and other gatherings remain prohibited.
• A curfew remains in place from 21:00 until 04:00, and only those with permission to do so may leave their homes during this time.
• The sale of alcohol remains prohibited.
• Schools remain closed until the 26th of July.
• It remains mandatory to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth whenever you are in public.

Adjustments to the Alert Level 4 regulations:

• Restaurants and eateries are allowed to operate while observing strict health protocols. Such establishments may not accommodate more than 50 people at a time or, for smaller venues, more than 50 per cent of their normal capacity.
• Certain other venues, such as gyms and fitness centres, may also open and activities such as agricultural livestock and game auctions are allowed, subject to the conditions outlined in regulations.