Minister Nkosana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) gazetted amendments to some lockdown regulations.
She said: “Relating to funerals, everyone must have a permit to cross a provincial border to attend.
“Death certificates can be obtained at the magistrate or station commander at the police or else, the most senior person at the station.
“This should be supplied at police roadblocks.”
According to her, only close relatives of a deceased are allowed to attend funerals. (Less than 50 people allowed and no night vigils are allowed)
She added: “If a person cannot stay with relatives, they are allowed to go to a guest house, hotel or lodge, but still need to adhere to regulations.
“Regarding transport regulation, there have been several challenges.”
“Initial regulations indicated taxis can legally transport only 50% of its capacity, whereas now it is 70%, however, masks are encouraged.”
According to her, foreign nationals are allowed to be repatriated to their own homes and countries.
“All cargo both essentials and non-essential will be allowed at the ports as to not delay the essential cargo.”
Minister Dlamini-Zuma, said no social gatherings are allowed.
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