During the 21-Day LOCKDOWN from midnight tonight up to midnight on April 16, Police Minister Bheki Cele has issued a stern warning against transgressors of the rules and regulations of the nationwide that they will be charged for a criminal offence and will be liable to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both.

He said this yesterday during a briefing by the members of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, whereby, they clarified what residents would be allowed to do and what has been prohibited during the lockdown which aims to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

WHAT YOU CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO DO;

• You will be allowed to collect social grants;
• You will be allowed to buy food;
• You will be allowed to seek medical attention;
• You will be able to visit the pharmacy for medicine;
• A gathering of 50 people will be allowed at a funeral;
• You will be allowed to access public transportation for essential services during specific times.

WHAT YOU ARE PROHIBITED TO DO:

• You will not be allowed to go jogging in public;
• You will not be allowed to walk your dog in public;
• You will not be able to buy alcohol as its sale and movement has been banned;
• All gatherings have been prohibited, including gatherings on public roads, buildings, places and premises;
• Movement between provinces is prohibited;
• Movement between districts is prohibited;

PLACES YOU WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM ACCESSING;
* Public Parks
* Fleamarkets
* Public swimming pools
* Beaches
* Nightclubs
* Casinos
* Lodges
* Guesthouses
* Hotels
* Private and public game reserves
*Holiday resorts
* Shopping malls (excluding grocery store and pharmacies at the stores)
* Cinemas
* Taverns
* Bars
* Shebeens