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In a media briefing on Saturday, Ministers Ebrahim Patel and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced a breakdown of what will be available during the Level 4 lockdown regulations starting 1 May.
At the briefing, the ministers announced that they considered the risk of transmission, the effect of a sector being closed, the sector’s contribution to the whole economy and its socioeconomic impact.
The following products may be sold:
Wholesale & Retail
- Food, hygiene and cleaning products, babycare and stationery
- Winter clothing and bedding
- Medical supplies
- Fuel, coal, wood, gas and tobacco
- Hardware supplied
- Vehicle components
- Chemicals and packaging
Manufacturing
- L4 products and paper
- Construction material
- Automotive manufacturing and components
- Petroleum smelters, refineries and furnaces
Transport and Logistics
- E-hailing services
- Public transport services
- Cargo for domestic and neighbouring countries
Media
- Online services and livestreaming
- Newspapers
- Productions for local broadcast
Repair and Emergency Services
- Vehicle recovery services
- Emergency car repairs
- Emergency repair work inclusive of plumbers, electricians, glaziers and roof locksiths
Information and Communications
- ICT equipment and airtime
- Postal services and courier services for medical products and L4 services
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
- Food agriculture and services
- Exportation of agriculture
- Fishing operations
- Harvesting and storage activites
- Flori-culture and forestry
Mining and Quarrying
- Eskom’s coal production
- Open-cast mining
- All electricity, gas and water supply
Construction
- Civil engineering and construction for public works projects
- Critical maintenance and repairs
Accommodation and Food Service
- Food delivery (no sit-in allowed)
- Isolation and quarantine accommodation allowed
Domestic Support
- Live-in staff and support for L4 personnel
Health and Welfare
- Essential staff from trade union
- Social work, care and relief
- Funeral and cremation services
- Veterinary services
- Sanitation, pest control, sewerage and refuse removal
Finance and Business
- Private security
- Some call centres
- Essential financial services
- Pay-roll related workers
- Support for L4 services
The following is not allowed:
- Local or inter-provincial travel
- Concerts, cinemas or public gatherings
- Alcohol
- Air or sea travel
People are expected to continue wearing cloth masks and practicing social distancing.
