Strict penalties have also been introduced to enforce mask-wearing.On Sunday evening, a raft of new government regulations was gazetted following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation.Mask crackdown: Jail-time or fines for store or property owners
The wearing of a cloth face mask, a homemade item - and now also including “another appropriate item, that covers the nose and mouth” - remains mandatory for every person when in a public place.school principals will face six months and/or fines if they allow mask-free people on their premises. Taxi operators will face the same penalties if they don't enforce mask-wearing.
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