Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)RegulationsRegulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (COVID-19)Chapter 6 : Adjusted Alert Level 166A. Opening and closure of schools, early childhood development centres and institutions of higher education |
| (1) | The Cabinet member responsible for basic education may, by directions contemplated in regulation 4(3), further announce measures related to the management and reduction of risk at schools in the basic education sector, in order to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19. |
| (2) | The Cabinet member responsible for higher education may by directions contemplated in regulation 4(3), further announce measures related to the management and reduction of risk at institutions in the higher education sector, to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19. |
| (3) | Early childhood development centres will remain open. |
(4)
| (a) | No social distancing measures will apply in the basic education sector. |
[Regulation 66A(4)(a) substituted by section 7 of Notice No. R. 1715, GG45855, dated 1 February 2022 - effective 7 February 2022]
| (b) | Strict adherence to all health protocols including the wearing of face masks. the washing of hands and hand sanitisation must be observed. |
[Regulation 66A inserted by section 3 of Notice No. R. 960, GG45253, dated 30 September 2021]