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Dlamini-Zuma: The NCC received over 70 000 submissions regarding level 4 lockdown regulations. "We thank everyone who responded." #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma says over 22 000 people wanted clarity on exercise. #level4lockdown

You can cycle, run and walk. But only within 5km of where you stay and only between 6AM and 9AM. Also, no organised groups will be allowed. #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma reminds everyone that, once you're done at work, you have to go straight back home. You have to be home between 8PM and 5AM. #level4lockdown

Movement between provinces is still not allowed except for funerals. The same regulations pertaining to funerals under level 5 still apply. #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma on employees who would need to return from another province to work. "There will be a once-off allowance for people to move to the provinces where they are working in." #level4lockdown

Those who also visited another province and need to get back home will be allowed to return during this once-off period. Once you're in the province where you work and/or stay, you must remain in that province. #level4oflockdown

Dlamini-Zuma urges companies to ensure they are ready for COVID-19 by implementing various safety and health protocols and facilities to ensure employees and the public are protected. #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma says it's important that employees return in a phased manner. "We can't just suddenly have thousands of people arriving at work on the first day." #level4lockdown

Companies must also ensure their employees know what the company's COVID-19 plan is and the steps to be taken should there be suspected infection. #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma: Our borders (sea, ports, airports, land ports of entry) are still closed except for goods that are arriving in to the country or leaving the country. #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma explains that borders will only be open under extreme circumstances for South Africans returning home that are stuck somewhere. When they return they must be quarantined for 14 days before returning home. #level4lockdown

Borders will also be open to tourists who need to return home via repatriation. #level4lockdown

- people may not be evicted during this time. If it's urgent, you need to approach the court.
- other forms of transport will now be introduced - this includes bus and rail. Strict hygiene protocols must be adhered to. #level4lockdown

- transport of goods will continue as normal. However, all agricultural products will now also be allowed to be transported to the various ports for exports.
- List of goods allowed into the country under #level4lockdown will be in the gazette.

Restaurants are not allowed for sit-down, but they can deliver food to homes. NO drive-throughs. Dlamini-Zuma says she hopes there will be a business boom around food delivery in informal settlements. #level4lockdown

Visits to prisons and hospitals will still be strictly controlled. You need permission to visit. #level4lockdown

Alcohol sales will not be allowed under #level4lockdown.

Dlamini-Zuma says there was quite opposition to tobacco sales. More than 2000 people opposed this decision. This means tobacco products will NOT be sold during #level4lockdown "The reasons are health-related."

Dlamini-Zuma: If you make your own liquor at home, you cannot distribute and sell it. #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma: There was a lot of discussion about liquor and tobacco. In the end the govt listened and took heed of what public was saying - especially around health issues. #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma says the ban on liquor has had a hugely positive impact on hospitals and emergency-related services. #level4lockdown

Refineries may now go to full capacity including other facilities that provide energy and fuel such as furnaces, smelters and other plants. #level4lockdown

Mining will be allowed at 50% capacity, except for open-cast mining which can go up to 100%. #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma: A lot of people asked for hair salons to be open. It's not possible because those services require close contact. We can't allow it at this point, because it's too risky. #level4lockdown

However, Dlamini-Zuma says you can now buy items for nails and haircare so people can treat their nails and hair themselves at home.
(I foresee lots of at-home haircare horror shows...) #level4lockdown

Recycling services will also be open during #level4lockdown. The informal recyclers (waste pickers) will also be allowed to now work.

Dlamini-Zuma now going through the regulations in Zulu. Education regulations will only be discussed tomorrow during a joint briefing by Dept of Education and Higher Education. That's happening at 10:00 tomorrow morning. #level4lockdown

Dlamini-Zuma concludes by thanking South Africans for taking COVID-19 seriously and reminds everyone that sacrifices in the short-term will pay off in the long-term. #level4lockdown

Minister of DTI, Ebrahim Patel, will now go through the regulations for #level4lockdown

Patel starts off by quickly recapping what #level4lockdown entails and the objectives. The main point is to save as many lives as possible while balancing the economic impact.

Patel says they have received thousands of submissions from trade and industry. "As govt we want to re-open the economy, but this has to be carefully balanced with the need for a cautious approach." #level4lockdown

Patel: There were a number of very helpful comments and suggestions from various companies, industries, unions and individuals. We continue to consider them.
#Level4Restrictions

Patel says #level4restrictions will prepare us for the next 6 to 8 months.

Larger part of manufacturing sector will now be allowed to open, including SMMEs. Employees will be allowed back in a phased manner. Production of plastics and personal toiletries made in SA will be allowed. #Level4Restrictions

Between 30% and 100% of employees will be allowed back in the manufacturing sector in a phased manner. The same applies to the construction industry. #Level4Restrictions

Shops selling winter clothing, kids clothing and shoes as well as stationery, educational books, computers and cellphones will be allowed to trade. Hardware shops will also open. #Level4Restrictions

Patel now on the matter of e-commerce: it will be expanded incrementally. Delivery of larger products will be possible and will include winter clothing, bedding, hot foods for delivery, stationery, computers and cellphones. #Level4Restrictions

Patel urges everyone to support local manufactures and SA-made products as much as possible. #level4lockdown #Level4Restrictions

Local TV and film productions will now be allowed. Call centre capacity will also be expanded, but under strict health protocols. #Level4Restrictions

Supplier industries providing resources to essential industries (such as fabrics and motor parts) will be allowed. #Level4Restrictions

Patel urges employers to implement social distancing measures including access to sanitisers and maintaining distances of at least 1.5 metres between employees. #Level4Restrictions

We move onto Agriculture. Minister Thoko Didiza starts off by thanking all farmers, farm workers and food producers for their work and dedication. #Level4Restrictions

Shops that sell agricultural products and resources such as seeds, manure, pesticides and other materials to operate - but under strict circumstances. #Level4Restrictions

All agricultural products will now be allowed to be exported. Previously, this only applied to wine. #Level4Restrictions

Beekeeping is also now allowed and they will be allowed to work during the night. #Level4Restrictions

Proper guidelines on handling the annual sardine run will be provided at a later stage. Harvesting of grains, maize and oil seeds are now allowed. #Level4Restrictions

Agricultural auctions will be allowed under very strict conditions. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed and social distancing and basic hygiene protocols must be adhered to at all times. #Level4Restrictions

Question time. Minister Lamola says the reports of prisoners being released are purely speculation. "No announcement has been made on the release of prisoners. If there is any announcement, govt will do so." #Level4Restrictions

Dlamini-Zuma explains the once-off travel for those who need to return to their home province. She says it should happen the moment #level4lockdown is implemented (ie Friday 1 May). #Level4Restrictions

On the matter of exercise for those who work, Dlamini-Zuma says sadly the 6AM to 9AM timeframe stands. Advises individuals to try exercise when they're not going to work or on a day off. "We can't please everyone." #Level4Restrictons

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