Rugby and soccer only likely to return at level 1, says department

In a briefing on Saturday morning, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa began by honouring the legacy of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who celebrated their 60th birthday on 28 May.

The department said it was important for all training to resume for all codes so that athletes could stay in shape. Only faith-based institutions would be allowed to gather groups of people of 50 people or fewer, while sports grounds, fields and swimming pools could resume use, but without spectators.

All facilities would need to be strictly sanitised – from door knobs to toilet handles and computer equipment – and there would need to be a limit on the number of personnel allowed in a facility at any time. Earlier, he had applauded the sports and arts sector for the “discipline demonstrated since the commencement of the lockdown period”.

“These funds amount to more than R50 million combined. We thank them for their commitment in serving the sector. If you add this amount to the the one announced nationally it is more than R200 million at the disposal of the sector.

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