Minister Mbalula – Using public transport without wearing a mask is now against the law
This is as according to the latest version of the Level 4 Regulations. People who are not wearing masks will not be allowed to make use of public transport by law for the foreseeable future.
This is according to Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula who was speaking at a media briefing on the updated Covid-19 lockdown regulations and directives related to transport under level 4.
“We call on the pubic to ensure strict adherence to this requirement by obtaining their own face masks in line with the guidance given by Minister Dlamini-Zuma. While the government may provide limited assistance in ensuring the availability of masks, the onus rests on each individual to ensure that they do not leave home without a mask.”
Additionally, the department has revised operating hours for taxis to accommodate those who will now be returning to work in addition to allowing drivers enough time to wrap up their work and return to their homes before the 8 pm curfew.
“All road-based public transport services are permitted to operate from 05h00 until 19h00, with a grace period of 1 hour in the afternoon to complete their trips and drop off passengers. This includes minibus-taxis, buses, metered taxis, e-hailing services, charter, and shuttle services.”
Loading capacity for minibus-taxis remains at 70% of licensed passengers, with social distancing and other mitigating measures remaining in place.
“We know for a fact that there are those who have been cutting corners and undermining this principle,” added the minister before thanking those who have continued to adhere to the rules.
Mbalula also called on passengers who are strong-armed into paying an extra fare to cover the 30% of passengers who cannot use the taxi to report drivers and operators to authorities.
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Lately, actress Thuthuka Mthembu who plays the role Nonka, Njeza’s sister on Mzansi’s popular television soapie Uzalo which airs on SABC 1, is doing the most when it comes to looks and sense of fashion on social media. She is a beautiful young woman with a promising bright future as her current career can tell.
Not so sure if maybe it’s the lockdown, but it seems she is a bit active on social media than before as in the past few days caused chaos in the streets after announcing to her fans and followers that she was giving free 5G data to any lucky winners. continue reading
Source: The Citizen
