Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)

Notices

Norms and Standards for Religious Gatherings - Alert Level 1

6. Personal Protection

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(1)Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 5(2), wearing of face masks is compulsory for the duration of any religious activity.

 

(2) Any religious ritual that requires personal contact may not be performed during any religious activity.

 

(3) Any person counting offerings or gifts must sanitize their hands before and after the counting of offerings or gifts.

 

(4) Donations and collections must be done using on-line and other contactless methods where possible. Cash should be collected in a receptacle that is set in one place and handled by one individual and not passed around.