South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in a national address on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic on 30 March 2021 that South Africa will remain on Alert Level 1, with a few adjustments. According to the President, these adjustments are necessary due to specific circumstances of the Easter period, that will lead to increased travel as South African travel for holiday and religious purposes, as well as gatherings. The following regulations will be introduced:
- The sale of alcohol for off-site consumption will be prohibited this coming Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (02 April 2021 - 05 April 2021).
- On-site sales at restaurants, shebeens and bars will be allowed, according to licensing conditions, up until 23:00.
Some of the measures to contain the spread of the corona virus that will remain unchanged are as follows:
- The curfew is maintained from midnight to 04:00.
- Public recreational spaces such as beaches, parks and dams will remain open.
- However, this will continue to be subject to strict health protocols, such as social distancing, mask-wearing.
- Funerals remain restricted to a maximum of 100 people and with a two-hour limit on services. Interprovincial travel will still be permitted.
All South Africans are urged to limit their travel as much as possible and to observe all the necessary health protocols if they cannot avoid travelling.
