Media Statement: Strictly prohibited during lockdown – non-essential services done via ‘home visits’
Media Statement
For Immediate Release
27 March 2020
Authorities monitoring online media have noticed a multitude of opportunistic individuals sharing their plans to offer non-essential services during the lockdown. Only government-approved essential services may be rendered from 27 March to 16 April 2020.
Offenders will face serious consequences, which might include:
- arrest
- detention
- fines (up to R5000.00).
Members of the public who allow businesses to come to their homes are equally guilty as those rendering services and will face equal repercussions.
A ZERO TOLERANCE approach is required to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Let’s stop the spread
- Stay home
- Keep 1.5 metres from others
- Call for advice
- Cough and sneeze into a tissue or the corner of your arm.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
ENDS
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Herman Pieters | Senior Communicator
Garden Route District Municipality
E-mail: communications@gardenroute.gov.za