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Covid-19 Regulatory Update: 05 May 2020 CONTENTS AGRICULTURE............................................................ 2 LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ........................................... 6 AVIATION ..................................................................... 2 LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS ..................................... 6 COMMUNICATIONS .................................................... 2 MEDICAL LAW ............................................................ 6 CONFIRMED CASES .................................................. 3 SOCIAL SERVICES ..................................................... 7 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE .......................... 3 STATISTICS ................................................................ 7 CULTURAL AFFAIRS .................................................. 4 TRADE AND INDUSTRY ............................................. 7 EMPLOYMENT LAW ................................................... 4 TRANSPORTATION .................................................... 8 FINANCIAL LAW .......................................................... 5 Covid-19 related guidelines and regulations: https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/guidelines Covid-19 Directives and notices relating to legal practitioners: http://www.derebus.org.za/directives-covid-19/ / https://lpc.org.za/ The following alerting services are available from Lexinfo CC. Email [email protected] for more information. Attorney Alert (weekly) Construction Law Alert (monthly) Employment Law Alert (weekly) Energy, Mining and Engineering Law Health Law Alert (monthly) Insurance Law Alert (monthly) Alert (monthly) Lexinfo CC : Library and Legal and Information Consultants Tel 082 690 8890 | 084 559 2847 Email: [email protected] PO Box 36216, Glosderry, 7702 http://www.lexinfo.co.za Practice Management Alert (monthly) Covid-19 Regulatory Update 05 May 2020 AGRICULTURE Media Release Western Cape Agriculture. MEC Ivan Meyer on guidelines and protocols on movement of seasonal workers between the Western Cape and other provinces during Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown. 04 May 2020. “Earlier today the Western Cape Cabinet confirmed the guidelines and protocols for the transport of essential seasonal workers in the agriculture sector from the Western Cape to other provinces. The guidelines require that the following documents accompany every essential worker in circumstances where they return to their primary homes in other provinces after the completion of their contract: • A permit that is completed by the employer for each essential worker rendering seasonal work • Every essential seasonal worker must have an identity document • Proof that each essential seasonal worker had been screened for Covid19 before getting on the vehicle • A copy of the employment contract and • Completed U119 forms for each season worker whose contract has expired.” https://www.gov.za/speeches/mec-ivan-meyer-guidelines-and-protocols-movement-seasonal-workers-between-western-cape Media Statement SA Government News Agency. Abundant grain harvest in 2020. 2020 May 4 SA News “South Africa will have sufficient staple grains supply in the 2020/21 marketing year, which starts in May 2020 and ends in April 2021. “Amid the unprecedented uncertainty and our collective fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, we are assured of sufficient food supply at reasonable price levels,” said Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza. The data released by the department showed that this year’s summer grains harvest could amount to 17.5 million tonnes, which is a 31% increase from 2019 and the second biggest harvest in the history of South Africa.” https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/abundant-grain-harvest-2020 Back to Contents AVIATION Government Gazette Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 Directions issued in terms of Regulation 4(7) read with 22(2) of the Regulations made in under Section 27(2) to address, prevent and combat the spread of the COVI D-19: Air Freight Operations. The purpose of the directions is to provide for the: (a) Charter Flights; (b) Compliance with Disinfection measures; (c) Engineers and Ground Staff, Inspections and Servicing of Aircraft at Hangars; (d) Aviation Training; and (e) Exemptions and Approvals. GN492 GG 43271 p3 4May2020 http://www.gpwonline.co.za/Gazettes/Gazettes/43271_4-5_Transport.pdf Back to Contents COMMUNICATIONS Government Gazette Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 Directions on the Risk-Adjusted Strategy for the Communications and Digital Technologies Sector issued under Regulation 4(10) of the Act for the duration of national state of disaster. The purpose of these Directions is to provide further information regarding which sectors and sub-sectors of the communications and digital technologies sector are allowed to operate at alert levels 5 and 4. GN484 GG 43263 p3 3May2020 http://www.gpwonline.co.za/Gazettes/Gazettes/43263_3-5_ComDigitalTechnology.pdf Lexinfo CC | PO Box 36216, Glosderry, 7702 | www.lexinfo.co.za | [email protected] | Cell: 084 559 2847 Page 2 Covid-19 Regulatory Update 05 May 2020 Media Release Department of Communications. Communications and Digital Technology on Risk-Adjusted Strategy directions for film and television production houses. 04 May 2020. “As Acting Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies, I have signed and gazetted directions on the Risk- Adjusted Strategy for the ICT sector. The gazetted directions allow, among other, electronic communication services and network services, advertising agencies, film and television production companies to resume operations. Last month President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the COVID-19 Risk Adjusted Strategy that provides a framework for a responsive guide to the social, educational and economic activities which can be undertaken during the state of national disaster.” https://www.gov.za/speeches/communications-and-digital-technology-risk-adjusted-strategy-directions-film-and-television Back to Contents CONFIRMED CASES Media Releases Department of Health. 04 May 2020. Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms 7 220 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19. 04 May 2020. “As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 7220. • Eastern Cape: 814; • Free State: 125; • Gauteng: 1661; • KwaZulu-Natal: 1106; • Limpopo: 39; • Mpumalanga: 53; • North West: 35; • Northern Cape: 25; • Western Cape: 3362; • Unknown: 0; • Total: 7220; and • Testing Data: a total of 257 541 tests have been conducted to date with 11 794 tests done in the past 24 hours.” https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-7-220-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-4-may-2020-0000 Western Cape Office of the Premier. Premier Alan Winde update on Coronavirus COVID-19 on 4 May. 04 May 2020. “As of 1pm on 4 May, the Western Cape has recorded 3451 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection. • Total confirmed COVID-19 cases: 3451; • Total recoveries: 894; • Total deaths: 64; • Total active cases (currently infected patients): 2493; • Total number of tests: 46285; and • Patients in hospital: 132 with 51 in ICU. The Western Cape has recorded an additional six COVID-19 deaths-bringing the total number of deaths from the virus in the province to 64. We send our condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.” https://www.gov.za/speeches/premier-alan-winde-update-coronavirus-covid-19-4-may-4-may-2020-0000 Back to Contents CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE Media Release Western Cape Community Safety. Western Cape Liquor Authority on investigations into non-compliance with the National Disaster Regulations where liquor traders sold alcohol illegally during the Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown. 04 May 2020. “Between 23 March and 30 April 2020, the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) have conducted 43 investigations on matters of non-compliance with the National Disaster Regulations where liquor traders sold alcohol illegally during the lockdown. Of the 43 investigations conducted, 16 liquor licenses have now been suspended and 4 reports are being prepared for the Liquor Licensing Tribunal’s (LLT) consideration. An additional 8 cases remain under investigation and 5 have been referred to SAPS. The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has reiterated his Lexinfo CC | PO Box 36216, Glosderry, 7702 | www.lexinfo.co.za | [email protected] | Cell: 084 559 2847 Page 3 Covid-19 Regulatory Update 05 May 2020 stern warning that any liquor vendor operating during the lockdown will be eligible for a fine and may lose their license, subject to an investigation.” https://www.gov.za/speeches/western-cape-liquor-authority-investigations-non-compliance-national-disaster-regulations Media Statement SA Government News Agency. Five nabbed for robbery during lockdown. 2020 May 4 SA News “Five suspects are to appear in the Uitenhage Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape today on charges of business robbery and contravening the Disaster Management Act, said police. The five were arrested on Sunday after three of the men robbed a supermarket in Mandela Ville in Kamesh. Two shop assistants were held at gunpoint, while others ransacked the store. The men made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, an airtime machine and a cellphone before fleeing the scene in a beige Toyota Corolla. Police later spotted the vehicle fitting the description driving at high speed in Melbrooks Street in Uitenhage and gave chase.” https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/five-nabbed-robbery-during-lockdown Back to Contents CULTURAL AFFAIRS Government Gazette Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 Directions issued in terms of Regulation