- The City of Tshwane has closed a number of recreational facilities in line with the adjusted Level 3 lockdown regulations.
- A number of recreational resorts have also been closed.
- Nature reserves will remain open, but certain activities have been banned.
The City of Tshwane has closed a number of recreational facilities, including swimming pools, picnic areas and camp sites, in line with adjusted Level 3 lockdown regulations which were gazetted on Tuesday.
On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the government's decision to move back to a Level 3 lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections. He said the decision was necessary because of the spike.
As of 29 December, South Africa recorded 1 021 451 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 27 568 Covid-19-related deaths.
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Several areas were also identified as hotspots and Tshwane was one of them.
- Fountains Valley
- Derdepoort
- Rooihuiskraal
- Ga-Mothakga
- Kwaggaspruit
- Zwartkop Lapa
- Moretele
- Bronkies Angling
- Die Draai
- Klipkruisfontein
- Joos Becker Caravan Park
- Rietvlei Angling
The following nature reserves will remain open between 09:00 and 18:00:
- Wonderboom
- Groenkloof
- Austin Roberts
- Klapperkop
- Rietvlei
- Faerie Glen
- Moreletakloof
The City said these facilities will only be open for self-drive game viewing, hiking and mountain bike trails. Picnic sites and bird hides, however, will be closed at all nature reserves.
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Also, in line with the new regulations, no alcohol will be allowed during self-drive game viewing, hikes and mountain bike trails.
All dams, municipals swimming pools, camping and picnic areas will be closed until further notice.
- Compiled by Alex Mitchley
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