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Media Statement: Strictly prohibited during lockdown – non-essential services done via ‘home visits’

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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