Central SA
Government to fine people not wearing face masks─── 18:00 Wed, 06 May 2020
Government has warned that it will fine those found in public without wearing a face mask. It is now compulsory for all South Africans to wear a mask under stage-four lockdown regulations.
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says no person is allowed to use public transport without wearing a mask.
Durban-based attorney Theasen Pillay says, “My advice to anyone is … from the time you leave home, put on a mask. Regardless of where you are going, in whatever mode [of transport] you are travelling in. If you are at work, if you are in public in any forum, until the time that you return [home], keep the mask on.”
“It will not only remove the risk of a very hefty fine, but it will drastically reduce the chance of infection, which is ultimately the goal of this entire proceedings and our lifestyle currently.”
Social distancing remains a concern
Long queues have again marred payment of social grants to pensioners and people with disabilities in Mpumalanga.
Social distancing is still a challenge at some pay-points.
In North West, community members still seem dismissive of the risk.
Some Mahikeng residents say masks or social distancing are unnecessary, as no cases have been reported in their area.
