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

Regulations

Regulations Issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002

Chapter 1

3. Prevention and prohibition of gatherings

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(1) In order to contain the spread of COVID-19, a gathering is prohibited.

 

(2) An enforcement officer must, where a gathering takes place—
(a) order the persons at the gathering to disperse immediately; and
(b) if they refuse to disperse, take appropriate action, which may, subject to the Criminal Procedure Act, include arrest and detention.

 

(3) The assembly of more than 50 persons at premises where liquor is sold and consumed is prohibited.