Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other recognised places of worship will be allowed to resume services, but will be limited to 50 people or less, depending on the space available.
Ramphosa said Health Minister Zweli Mkhize informed him today that the country now has over 20 000 people that have been infected and close to 500 people have lost their lives. But he expressed his gratitude that more than 11 000 people have recovered from the coronavirus."In helping our nation to cope with these difficulties, we acknowledge and welcome the call that has been made by our religious leaders for a day of prayer.
Ramaphosa said although the nationwide lockdown had curtailed the activities of the faith-based organisations, "they have helped to keep our spirits up. They have encouraged us to remain focused". "When I addressed the nation on Sunday, I said that we have been discussing with leaders of the religious community who have made a number of proposals around a gradual resumption of some religious activities and the manner in which they would like to exercise their functions.
"We understand the great impact that the closure of places of worship has had on members of the faith community, and that this has worsened the distress of communities who are unable to worship in congregation. Ramaphosa said all religious organisations must put protocols in place for, among others, thoroughly cleaning and sanitising places for worship before and after services.
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This is a TERRIBLE idea. At least schools are full of young (non-vulnerable) people. We know that many outbreaks have started in churches and mosques. Endless irrational decisions based on pressure from powerful people not getting their pockets filled. LockdownSA
Church is NOT essential. If you are hindered from worshipping, praying and reading the Bible by yourself minus the church induced mass euphoria & hysteria then you need to examine who your faith is vested in. Jesus or the pastor?
Only if they ease lockdown on Hairdresser’s, restaurants, barbers, salons, they can easily do this just like religious gatherings
Penxenxe Seriously I don't give a fuck anymore
Should have I DONT CARE ANYMORE option
Did you do the same thing about the uplifting ban on alcohol? ChurchIsEssential
Amazing, you can go to church-no more than 50 people. you can't go to a restaurant for a meal, where there will be less than 50 people you can't go to have your hair cut/washed etc. one on one This is going to be fun.
more atheists scince lockdown
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