RNM closes selected facilities

Following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to move the country to Lockdown Adjusted Alert Level 4, Ray Nkonyeni Municipality advises the public about the closure of some of its facilities for public use to ensure the safety of employees and the public with some having restrictions in using them.

Libraries and museums
All libraries and museums, are closed to the public. All books due will be extended until the end of July.

Public or recreational parks
Only a reasonable number of people will be allowed in at a time. No picnics, braais, photoshoots, group exercise, alcohol consumption or social gatherings will be permitted. Walking of pets, individual exercise, jogging, walking or trail biking (where applicable) are permitted. No groups, tours or school groups will be permitted.

Beaches
Beaches will remain open for swimming. However, people will not be permitted to swim in groups. No alcohol consumption, picnics (in places that permitted such), or religious ceremonies will be permitted at beaches. No group surfing, training or running groups will be allowed on the beaches.

Likewise, no group bookings for beach activities on the beach or the grassy areas will be permitted. Fishing is still permissible, but not in groups.

Nature reserves
Nature reserves remain open for individual exercise and walking for enjoyment. However, group walks, bird hiking or trail riding will not be permitted. Likewise, no picnics or braais will be allowed. The number of people to be allowed in at a time will be subject to ensuring social distancing.

Cemeteries
Cemeteries are open to the public for funerals. However, the maximum number of persons allowed at any funeral is 50 as per the lockdown regulations. No after parties are allowed.

Swimming pools
All swimming pools are closed until further notice.

Community halls
Halls are open for permissible functions, which are not considered a social gathering. Thus, no weddings, religious functions (like church services), or training is permissible. Funerals will be permissible, noting that the maximum amount of people allowed in a hall will be 50 people.

Walk ins and office visits
Members of the public are advised that walk ins. and office visits are discouraged during Alert Level 4 except for services obtainable at Community Services Centres. All those who need assistance other than those obtained in Community Service Centres, are required to call 039-688 2000 or services@rnm.gov.za.

Everyone should be aware that Covid-19 protocols such as social distancing, wearing of masks and sanitisation must be adhered to in all of the municipality’s public properties and spaces.

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