President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely tonight to reintroduce night-time curfew, tighten regulations on the sale of alcohol, limit movement between provinces and enforce a limited load in minibus taxis and other modes of public transport.
Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko told the Sunday Times that the president will address the nation tonight, but would not say what he is likely to announce.
The Sunday Times understands that the cabinet has sought legal opinion on the best way forward on the request to reintroduce a limit on the movement of people at night, which was fiercely challenged by the DA.
There is also now a request for the sale of alcohol to be regulated further, including a reduction in the hours of sale and the quantities people may purchase.
Banning or strictly limiting the movement of people between provinces, and ensuring that taxis comply with the requirement to load only up to 70% of their capacity, are some of the issues to be addressed today.
For more read: ‘Curfew, booze-sale curbs’: What to expect from Ramaphosa’s address
As of today, a cumulative total of 264 184. confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been reported.
“Regrettably, we report a further 111 COVID-19 related deaths- 4 from Northern Cape, 13 from KwaZulu-Natal, 26 from Gauteng, 30 from Eastern Cape, and 38 from Western Cape,” said Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of Health.
He said this brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 3 971
“We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased,” said Mkhize.
The number of recoveries is 127 715, which translates to a recovery rate of 48,4%.
