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This week’s winners of the SPAR Heidelberg/Mapepeza Lockdown CellPhoto Competition, Nomvula Sebiloane and Mlungisi Mkhaliphi (both from Ratanda) pose with store manager Gideon. For their winning photos, they each receive a SPAR Heidelberg gift voucher with R500 loaded for them to spend as they wish. Check the Mapepeza Newspaper Facebook page to enter the competition.

Youth Month full of new opportunities!

While the launch of Youth Month this year took place virtually due to lockdown restrictions,South African youth will still get to participate in a range of activities throughout June.

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa, along with the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite NkoanaMashabane, on Monday launched

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Youth Month under the theme, ‘Youth Power: Growing South Africa together in the Period of COVID-19’.

The theme is a rallying call for youth to play their part in curbing the spread of Coronavirus.

“As we try and transition to a better world, you, as young people, will be the leaders of that world, and therefore, this is probably the most important month of June that will be commemo-

NO ECUSE FOR YOUR DESTINY!

rated in our democratic history,” said National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) CEO, Waseem Carrim, at the virtual launch.

Over the month of June, the following activities will take place: • The Department of Social Development is leading Child Protection Week from 31 May – 7 June under the theme, ‘Let us all protect children during COVID-19 and beyond’.

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By Lesego Mohlamme Members of the South African National Defence Force deployed in Boipatong (Sedibeng) managed to rescue a mother and her five month old baby trapped in a car on fire.

While preparing for patrols in cooperation with the SAPS on Tuesday, June 2, the SANDF members spotted a burning car approaching, the vehicle (VW Golf) travel past them and stopped after crashing on the tree.

“Lieutenant Ivan Martin (Platoon Commander of Alpha Company) instructed SANDF members to

open doors of the vehicle and evacuate a family of three including a five months old baby who sustained burned injuries.”

The army’s Corporal Maseko, Private Poolo, Private Kgomo and Private Sigwavhulimu bravely acted rescuing the family.

“All rescued family members were taken to Boipatong Hospital by the military Ambulance.

SANDF members extinguished the blaze from a burning car with sand,” said the department.

The driver (38) escaped with minor injuries as he jumped out of his seat while the vehicle was in motion.

The Chief of the South African National Defence Force, General Solly Shoke applauded the

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members in uniform for their great work in saving lives of citizens.

Schools to reopen on June 8

Schools will reopen on 8 June 2020 for grade 7 and 12 learners to allow for the orientation and training of teachers.

The Council of Education Ministers (CEM) took a decision to continue to reopen schools on 01 June 2020, but with School Management Teams (SMT), teachers and non-teaching staff only arriving to prepare for the arrival of learners.

“Provincial and district officials should ensure that health, safety, and social distancing requirements, are strictly adhered to when teachers arrive.

This whole coming week must be used for the proper orientation and training of teachers, the mopping and ramping of all supply chain matters, and final touches to the readiness of each facility for the arrival of learners,” said the Basic Education Department (DBE).

The department had initially planned to kick start its phased reopening from 1 June 2020 provided that health, safety, and social distancing requirements are in place.

Following meetings on May 31 with various stakeholders in the education sector, the department said reports indicated that

a substantial number of schools would not be ready to reopen.

“The Heads of Education Departments Committee (HEDCOM), also presented its technical report. All three reports converged on the fact that a substantial number of schools would not be ready for the reopening tomorrow, albeit tremendous progress had been made by most provinces, which overall reflected 80% state of readiness,” said the DBE in a statement.

According to the department, the CEM was concerned that in some provinces personal protective equipment for learners in particular had not been received and some schools had not been made ready for the arrival of teachers and learners.

CEM then took decisions, which have since been shared with teacher unions, school governing body associations, independent schools’ associations, the SA Human Rights Commission, Principals Association, South African National Association for Specialized Education, and other stakeholders.

“We urge the schools to continue with orientation of the learners in terms of the health and safety procedures that should be in place,” said the DBE.

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Baahi ba kene matsholong a boipelaetso!

BY Lesego Mohlamme Nakong e na ea ho khinoa ha litshebetso tse itseng le metsamao ea batho ka hara Naha, e le ho leka ho thibela ho nama ha seoa sa Coronavirus, matsholo a boipelaetso a ntse a tsoelapele.

Sena ke ka mor'a hore Baahi ba sa kgotsofalang ka ho hloka motlakase ka nako e telele li karolong tsa Khutlo Tharo ea Lekoa, tse joalo ka Sebokeng le Evaton ba kene matsholo a boipelaetso ka Labora oa la 3 Puptjane li horeng tsa hoseng.

Litho tsa Baahi tse sa kgotsofalang li hlalosa hore, li ne li lebelletse motsamaisi oa lipuisano oa masepaleng oa le hae oa Emfuleni (Speaker) Maipato Tsokodibane ho ba tshetlehela puo ka phepetso ea ho hloka motlakase ka hare ho motse, me' ba hlalosa hore motsamaisi oa lipuisano Maipato Tsokodibane o ne

City buses back!

The City of Ekurhuleni’s Harambee buses are back on the road in line with the reduced restriction of Level 3 lockdown.

The services were suspended when the Level 5 lockdown was declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 23 March.

The number of buses on the road have been increased to make up for reduced 45 passenger-seating capacity per trip to allow for social distancing. Inside the buses, passengers are only allowed to sit on the demarcated seats only. They only stand on the marked floor areas.

Smart cards and tickets are sold at all stations on the route.

In line with Lockdown restrictions, it is compulsory for everyone using any of the municipality’s buses to wear a face mask or any form of material covering mouth and nose.

Passengers are screened and sanitized before boarding, and If a passenger has fever or flu-like symptoms they are advised to get medical help.

The compulsory wearing of face masks or any appropriate item to cover mouth and nose in all public spaces and public transport is prescribed by Section 5.1 of the National Disaster Management Act Regulations gazetted on 29 April.

The route to the OR Tambo Airport will remain suspended until further notice.

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a tshepisise hotla ho Baahi, fela o ile a fetola monahano oa hae hore atle Sechabeng, ka mor'a hore a bolele hore baetapele ba Baahi batle kantorong ea hae e Vanderbijlpark.

Baahi ba ile ba hlahafala me' ba thiba mebila ka majoe, litaere tse tukang le lintoana-ntoana, setsi sa mabenkele se Sebokeng Zone 3 se ile sa setiseha ka mor'a hore Baahi ba thibe mmila o haifi le setsi sena.

Motse ona o fepelloa motlakase ke Eskom, ea ntseng a tsitlalletse ntlheng ea hore Baahi ba lokela ho lefa kotlo ea chelete e kalo ka R6500 ea ho hokela motlakase ntle le molao, fela le Baahi a barekang motlakase le bona ba amahile haholo setlheng sena sa mariha, ba ikarabellang lehlakoreng la Eskom ha baka ba fumaneha bakeng sa likarabo.

PLAY YOUR YOURPART PART PLAY STOP THE THESPREAD SPREAD STOP I know Mngani, but we all have to adjust to the “new normal” we all need to play our part to stop the spread of Covid-19 , I am just glad your company has all these measures in place to protect you and your colleagues.

Choma, I am back at work this week, but things have changed we can no longer sit close together and have lunch, we always wearing masks and getting screened every morning.

Covid-19- Lives and Livelihoods As the economy reopens, more workers from high risk sectors are returning to work increasing the risk of new Covid-19 infections. Employers are required to take measures to mitigate the risk of outbreaks at the workplace Employers and companies are required to have a workplace risk assessment plan that makes provision for, but is not limited to • Screening and testing, • Personal Protective Equipment- PPE • Sanitising and disinfecting buildings and workspaces regularly • Ensuring social distancing Safer workplaces can help stop the spread of Covid-19

Play your Part. Stop the Spread.

COVID-19 GOLDEN RULES

SOCIAL DISTANCING

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Wear a mask to protect yourself and others.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a flexed elbow or a tissue, then throw the tissue in the bin immediately.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Maintain a hygienic home, clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Keep physical distance - at least 2 metres from other people.

Stay home except when you need to buy food and medicine.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Call the COVID-19 Hotline: 0800 029 999 | Web: www.sacoronavirus.co.za Send ‘hi’ on Whatsapp to COVID-19 | Connect: 060 012 3456

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Ekurhuleni Scam warning!

The City of Ekurhuleni warns the public to be aware of Grant-in-Aid scam that is being carried by a person claiming to be an employee of the City.

The City has been inundated with complaints from residents who are receiving calls from the scammer soliciting money to purportedly fast-track their Grantin-Aid applications.

The scammer who claims to be involved in Grant-in-Aid adjudication, solicits amounts ranging from R1 500 from applicants, and recite their personal information contained in their applications to gain their trust.

The City informs all Grant-in-Aid applicants that applications for Grant-in-Aid are handled and processed free of charge.

The following pointers

provided below may assist to differentiate scammers from legit communication by the City: • The name of the City is City of Ekurhuleni, not Ekurhuleni Municipality; • Landlines in the City have the 999 prefix (after 011); • The email address for staff is: persons’name. surname@ekurhuleni. gov.za and not XXX@ ekurhuleni-gov.org or any other variation; and the City urges companies and individuals to be very vigilant and to verify information on the website (www. ekurhuleni.gov.za).

Report fraud and corruption on 0800 102 201.

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Likopo li boetse li fumaneha pakeng tsa 08:00am le 16:30pm letsatsi le letsatsi (ntle le Moqebelo, Lisontaha, matsatsi a phomolo a sechaba le nakong ea koalo e koetsoeng): A. Vopak terminal Lesedi, 190/3 Blesbok, Poortjie Road, Jameson Park Motho ea amanang le eena [Lebitso: Sandile Ntuli Mohala: 031 466 9200] B. NERSA, Kulawula House, 526 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria Mohala: 012 401 4600 Lintho tse hannoeng mabapi le ho fanoa ha laesense e kentsoeng kapa litlatsetso mabapi le litefiso li tlameha ho kenngoa pele ho feta matsatsi a (30) ho tloha ka la 04 Phupjane 2020. Litaba li tlameha ho tlisoa ka foromo e boletsoeng (Foromo D ho Molao oa Lipapatso tsa Petroli: Melao, 2019) mme e tlameha ho ts'oaroa ka tsela ea tumello kapa phatlalatso e tiileng. Foromo ena e fumaneha ho www.nersa.org. za (Petroleum Pipelines > Legislation > Petroleum Pipelines Rules) le liofising tsa NERSA atereseng e boletsoeng ka holimo.

Lintho tse hanyelitsoeng li tlameha ho lebisoa ho Molaoli oa Naha oa Matla a Naha oa Afrika Boroa: Motsamaisi ea Phethahatso: Molao oa Lipeipi tsa Petroli mme o lokela ho ba: (a) e fanoe ka letsoho ho Kulawula House, 526 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria; kapa (b) e romelletsoe ka poso e ngolisitsoeng ho PO Box 40343, Arcadia, 0007; kapa (c) mangolo-tsoibila a ho pipelines@nersa.org.za; kapa (d) Fax No: 012 401 4700.

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June is Youth Month!

• The NYDA is currently running a Youth Month competition from 25 May to 30 June.

The weekly prizes to be won include data, routers and tablets, etc.

• On Monday 1 June, the NYDA also launched the Trailblazers Campaign, calling for young people, who have achieved in their line of work against all odds. This year, the campaign will also focus on young people at the forefront of COVID-19. The campaign runs until 8 June 2020.

• The NYDA is leading the Biz Alive Campaign, which calls for young entrepreneurs to submit information about their businesses to be marketed on the platforms of the agency. The campaign kicked-off on 2 June.

• The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is leading the Youth in Creative Industries webinar series to showcase and profile young people within design, performing arts and visual arts. The creative webinar series runs from 2 - 30 June 2020.

• On 3 June 2020, the NYDA will profile beneficiaries of the ‘1000 Businesses in a 100 days’ project.

• On 14 June, the NYDA will also host the National Youth Service Day to showcase programmes and works that have been undertaken by 13 National Youth Service Programmes of several departments.

• The NYDA will on Monday, 15 June host a nationwide webinar on the Youth Micro Enterprise Relief Fund to outline the progress and to showcase the beneficiaries of the fund.

• The South African State Theatre will stage a drama called, “The Fall” from 15 June – 5 July 2020. This frank collaborative work is based on #RhodesMustFall, #FeesMustFall and subsequent student movements’ demonstrations in 2015 and 2016. “The Fall” will add its voice to the national and worldwide debate and youth-led revolutions against injustices, inequality in education, cultural representation and many other contemporary conflicts.

• The Mpumalanga Provincial Government will host the provincial youth day on 15 June 2020 as a buildup event to the National Youth Day. This will be a virtual commemoration followed by the cultural programme.

• The virtual Commemoration for the National Youth Day on 16 June 2020 @10h00 will take the form of a dialogue with young people, led by the President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.

• The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will host an online art exhibition showcasing the suffering and traumatic experiences of the youth during the South African War. The exhibition takes place from 17 June – 30 June 2020.

• The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will host a webinar on menstrual health management to look at how young women are affected by the pandemic.

Supply lines for sanitary products distributed via schools was disrupted as a result of the lockdown. This webinar will look into how government is responding to this, as well as other challenges facing young women when it comes to managing their menstrual cycle with dignity. (Date: TBC) The entire country is encouraged to participate in Youth Month by recognising the present and future role of the youth in shaping the social and economic landscape of the country.

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Concerns about township levels of compliance with regulations!

The level of awareness and compliance with the lockdown regulations in Gauteng have improved but areas in some townships remain a concern for government.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has attributed compliance with the regulations to the law enforcement agencies who have been conducting integrated operations across the province to enforce regulations and combat crime.

“As a result, compliance and public awareness has significantly improved since the national lockdown on 27 March.

In particular there is more compliance in the public transport system, open public spaces and shopping malls.

“However, there are still areas of concern in the townships where behavioural change and compliance are not yet at the level required. We note there are still areas in some of our townships were people are walking up and down as if COVID-19 does not exist.

“There are still areas where people are not wearing masks, people gather in crowds and some play sports in the football grounds,” the Premier said.

He led a media briefing by the Provincial Command Council which gave an update on COVID-19 on Thursday, May 21.

The provincial government has been having intensive engagements and inspections of various businesses that are open under level 4 in order to ensure full compliance with the World Health Organization and safety protocols.

High risk sectors have been identified as retail, public transport, manufacturing and mining.

“Employers will be required to provide a workplace risk assessment plant that should include, but not limited to – the provision of screening and testing facilities, sanitary and social distancing measures and measures to protect vulnerable employees. Government continues to disinfect building, screen and test staff,” the Premier said.

116 000 receive R350 payment, more applications processed Over 100 000 unemployed South Africans in May received R350 from the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress, SASSA has confirmed.

The 116 867, said the South African Social Services Agency (SASSA) on June 1 in a statement, were part of 13 million applications received.

However, only 6.3 million of these were valid, complete applications.

SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi said, to date, over 3.5 million applicants had been checked to confirm if they are either active SASSA grant recipients, were on the UIF database or receive a NSFAS stipend.

“We have received approximately 13 million enquiries/applications about the temporary special COVID-19 SRD grant as at Monday, 25 May 2020.

“About 6.3 million of these were valid, complete applications. The rest were either duplicate applications, incomplete, had inconsistent data, or were just pure enquiries,” said Busisiwe Memela, SASSA Chief Executive.

The agency said a further 1.2 million clients were being finalised through verification by SARS to confirm if they have an income.

“A total of 666 381 clients have been approved and SASSA is awaiting banking details information. Over 1 597 127 have been disapproved, since the applicants have some or other means of income,” read the statement.

The agency urged applicants to respond immediately to the SMS received from SASSA and provide their banking details through the secure link.

“This will enable SASSA to ensure payments are processed without delay to all eligible applicants. Citizens are reminded that there is no cut-off date for applications for this special relief grant.

Anyone who meets the qualifying criteria should lodge an application without delay,” said Letsatsi.

Beneficiaries can also check the status of their applications online on https:// srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status or by adding GovChat whatsapp on 082 046 8553, open chat, type “Status” and Send.

Meanwhile, SASSA said it has successfully implemented the increase of the child support grant by R300 per child and an additional R500 per caregiver from June to October 2020. All other existing grants were increased by R250 per month from May to October 2020 (except for Grant in Aid).

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Child Protection must never No excuse stop even during lockdown, for your destiny

writes Busi Kheswa

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orldwide, child welfare organizations warn that the COVID-19 lockdown measures will increase cases of child maltreatment, which include the sexual, physical and emotional abuse and neglect of any person under the age of 18.

If these forecasts become a reality, the additional cases of child maltreatment will be costly. This was revealed by on one of the columns by Elisabetta De CAO in VOX, CEPR Policy Portal, written on 08 May 2020.

This worrisome column was published just before the world observes Child Protection Week (CPW) from the 31 of May to the 7th of June. This campaign has been commemorated for the past 23 years here in South Africa.

Through this campaign millions of children are reached through service provision by various stakeholders who embark on community outreach programmes, schools’ awareness campaigns, health awareness campaigns, birth registration campaign, access to courts, social crime preventions, online safety and so on.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across South Africa causing disruptions in family life, concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children has significantly increased with many of them currently being vulnerable.

This year’s campaign of Child Protection Week seeks to create greater awareness of the risks that children face in these uncertain times by engaging families and communities to take a stand against any form of child

abuse, neglect and exploitation. “As the coronavirus pandemic Therefore, the celebration of continues to spread across CPW this year will change in South Africa causing disruptions terms of how this campaign is in family life, concerns about usually observed. School clothe safety and wellbeing of sures, restrictions on movechildren has significantly ments of children between carincreased with many of them egivers and the child’s right will currently being vulnerable.” disrupt children's routine as well as the social support they any form of child abuse would normally receive.

-Is being maltreated, degraded The lockdown has amongst oth- by a parent or caregiver ers affected the basic rights of -Is in state of physical and menthe children including but not tal neglect limited, right to life, nutrition, We encourage community education, freedom of move- members to report any of the ment, play, etc. above to nearest police station, social development officAccording to Clinical Director es, designated child protection of the Teddy Bear Clinic Foun- organizations, such as Child dation Dr Shaheda Omar, gen- Line, neighbours, trusted family der-based violence seems to member. be quite prevalent with many children being victimised during Children safety should be evelockdown. Dr Omar further en- ryone’s business and we should couraged members of the pub- all be at the forefront to prelic to report cases of child abuse vent and stop it from recurring. in their communities.

Government cannot do it alone, This year campaign is themed “Let Us All Protect Children, During Covid-19 and Beyond”.

Children Act 38 of 2005 defines a child in need of care and protections if the child; -Has been abandoned or orphaned and is without any visible means of support -Displays behaviour which cannot be controlled by the parent or caregiver -Lives or works on the street or begs for a living -Is addicted to any illegal substance without any help or support to obtain treatment -Is exposed to any form of child exploitation -Lives or exposed to any circumstances that may lead to

social care and health care providers, law enforcement agencies and Department of Justice and Correctional Services play a critical role in ensuring that our children are indeed in safe hands and safer spaces.

Busi Kheswa - Gauteng Department of Social Development

In life nobody is responsible for your success.

You are the key to your future with out u your tomorrow doesn't exist.

Just because you are born in a poor family that doesn't make you a poor person, what will make u poor is how u see yourself in that moment.

Nothing stands between you and your success only your mindset stand between you and your success.

In life you don't have an excuse for anything and you can't blame people for your failure or GREATNESS. You can be anything you want to be in life as only you put your mind to it you can make it!

What people fear most in life is to take responsibility for they are actions. What I have seen in life is this people refuse to be seen on they are lowest point in life. Reality in life is nobody stays on top with out failing down to learn the lesson of life.

So, don't have an excuse for your future, keep the faith, believe in God and all will work out for u if you put effort in everything you do!

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KKK gives back to community

By Nqobile Khumalo

The KKK Supermarket donated about 200 social relief packs for the deserving households on May 15. Beneficiaries received food parcels consisting of Millie-meal, Cooking oil, Mixed vegetables, Toilet rolls, Porridge, Sugar, Millie-rice, Spaghetti and fresh milk. The suppermarket previously conducted a survey on the local residents that have no income and are deserving of social relief packages. This survey was conducted in association with the local Lesedi RET business forum to help identify the unemployed residents in the Ratanda community. The donation was issued by KKK from their own savings. The local residents are pleased with this gesture and acknowledge the efforts shown by the store management to help their customers in times of need.

Gauteng bikers unite to help distressed families

By Sibusiso Nhlapo

As part of their Charity Run campaign, the biking community in Gauteng came to Ratanda to give away food parcels to deserving families. On Saturday, May 23, the bikers took to the streets of the township at held the charity event at the Ratanda Hall.

Lesedi Local Municipality’s executive mayor Lerato Maloka thanked the bikers for their contribution to the communities.

The Charity Run campaign has reached townships like Duduza, Tembisa and Delmas.

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“Professional sports can begin training, matches” -Mthethwa Sporting bodies and clubs will have to observe strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when professional non-contact sport training and activities resume on 1 June when lockdown level 3 begins.

That’s according to Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa, making the announcement at a briefing to outline the draft regulations that will guide the resumption of sporting activities in level 3 of the lockdown.

While non-contact activities are permitted for both training and sporting events, contact sport athletes are only allowed to train during this alert level.

The approach is part of government’s attempt to reopen the sector in a staggered and manageable approach, said Mthethwa. Resumption of non-contact training or matches is also prohibited in areas declared as hotspots.

Non-contact sporting events, said the Minister, will proceed without any spectators in attendance, and strict health and safety protocols observed.

Sporting events have been bared in South Africa since the lockdown came into effect on 27 March.

“All sporting, arts, cultural and

religious events organised or held at a stadium or venue... are prohibited,” said Mthethwa.

Exempted from the regulations are religious gatherings at faithbased institutions, where there are no more than 50 people in attendance. “[Also not] affected is professional contact sport for the purpose of preparing for multicoded sporting events [such as] international championships, national championships, local leagues at club and provincial level - excluding combat sport - until the Minister directs otherwise, or the National State of Disaster terminates, whichever comes first,” said Mthethwa.

The resumption of non-contact sport events and training is limited to sport grounds, fields and pools, albeit in compliance with health protocols.

Monitoring protocol

Sporting bodies and clubs are expected to, within 14 days, inform the Minister of the dates of resumption, as well as an operational guideline that will include an affidavit for the testing of officials before the resumption of training and matches.

“All professional bodies and clubs must also develop guideline procedures for their staff contact tracing following a COVID-19 test. The bodies are also

expected to ensure that athletes and support staff are subjected to quarantine, pending results.

“Only determined non-contact professional sport may resume matches after compliance with all provisions of these directions. Here, we are only dealing with professional sport because we have a chance and opportunity to monitor compliance," said Mthethwa.

The bodies and clubs will also have to ensure that the transportation of athletes and officials is in compliance with the Department of Transport’s lockdown regulations.

Officials and athletes, who test COVID-19 positive, may not participate in training or matches.

Additionally, journalists, commentators and broadcast crews will be subjected to temperature screening at venues before being granted access.

Mthethwa said the management of sporting venues has to disinfect and sanitise facilities before any matches take place.

Also prohibited during this period are massages, physiotherapy (except for injured players), ice baths and sonars.

Additionally, protective gear is to be worn at all times, expect for playing staff when training and playing.

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Physical and social distancing in training must be encouraged and observed.

“Only disposable food containers and water bottles are allowed. No sharing. Facilities must provide proper laundry facilities, [while] doors are to remain open at all times,” said Mthethwa.

The regulations also direct clubs to provide isolation facilities for persons exhibiting symptoms. Physical social distancing in training must be encouraged and observed.

For monitoring, the Minister said clubs and bodies must ensure that players provide written assurances that they are, too the best of their knowledge, COVID-19 free, have not had symptoms in the 14 days prior to the resumption of training, and have not been in contact with confirmed or suspected cases.

“Team medical staff must take preventative measures, using protective gear, when dealing with confirmed cases,” said the Minister.

“All sporting, arts, cultural and religious events organised or held at a stadium or venue... are prohibited,”