We have a closer look at the Disaster Management Act, following the President’s announcement on Sunday 15th March 2020 declaring that South Africa is officially in a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act. The gazette covers a number of areas including penalties should regulations not be followed. The main headers from this gazette are outlined below with more specific information in the gazette it’self:
- Release of Resources.
- Prevention and prohibition of gatherings.
- Refusal of medical examination, prophylaxis, treatment, isolation and quarantine.
- Places of quarantine and isolation.
- Closure of schools and partial care facilities.
- Suspension of visits.
- Limitation on the sale, dispensing or transportation of liquor.
- Emergency Procurement Procedures.
- Authority to issue directions.
- Offences and penalties.
- Commencement.
Happy Reading!