In her opposing affidavit, Dlamini Zuma said the second wave of Covid-19 was exacerbated by the festive season, and these emergency measures were vital in a bid to try and curb the spread of the virus. In KwaZulu-Natal, these are eThekwini, Umgungundlovu district, Ugu district, Harry Gwala district, King Cetshwayo district and iLembe district. Unless super-spreader events were curbed, hospitals would simply not cope, she said. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has found out that once again, Minister Dlamini-Zuma has decided to overrule President Ramaphosa through the latest amended regulations published on the 17th of December 2020. Thank you for taking the time for us to elaborate on the announcements of the president over the weekend. The Great Brak Business Forum and AfriForum will ask the court to urgently overturn government’s beach closures, especially along the Garden Route. But Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said, in court papers, that the restrictions on beaches were limited, and more importantly, “temporary”. It was a difficult exercise, she said, to balance all the considerations. Date of experience: July 2019. By Baldwin Ndaba Dec 31, 2020 The beach has parking, volleyball courts, lifeguard stations, swing sets, and a snack bar. The Latest News and Updates in zuma beach brought to you by the team at KTLA: Alcohol sales have been banned, beaches across the country’s coastline have been closed and the curfew extended. SA will go into lockdown level 3 with immediate effect from midnight, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday. These are in addition to Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and the Sarah Baartman district, which have already been declared hotspots. This page was last updated September 4, 2020. Food stands are located at each end of the beach. 2020 through the political lense - PPE corruption, Covid-19 scandals and high profile court battles. Public parks where there are no access control measures and entry limitations already in place are also shut down. News24 could not establish whether Zuma was ever diagnosed with Covid-19. Dlamini-Zuma has, like some of her peers and President Cyril Ramaphosa, defended the restrictions put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. This is in addition to the Garden Route district. Khulubuse Zuma claimed that he used Galela Oil for the treatment for his Covid-19 symptoms, and said the oil worked wonders, reportedly saying that he "recovered from the virus overnight". The minister said it was for these reasons that the government had to take a callous approach. The civil rights organisation agrees that mass gatherings on beaches must be prohibited, seeing that no social distancing is maintained during these gatherings. Turkey's coronavirus death toll rose by 254 in the last 24 hours, Health Ministry data showed on Sunday, bringing total fatalities to 19,878. If the venue is too small to hold the prescribed number of people observing a distance of at least one-and-a-half metres from each other then not more than 50% of the capacity of the venue may be used. There are eight parking lots with approximately 2,000 parking spaces. Read more at the SA government's online coronavirus portal or use the 24-hour public hotline: 0800 029 999. 10 939 new Covid-19 cases and 254 more deaths for SA as second wave rages. Residents of places such as Kleinzee and Port Nolloth are, however, permitted to enjoy their beaches, subject to a curfew and providing there is no overcrowding. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: ‘Regulations here to protect lives’ Covid-19 2 days ago ‘It is difficult to remove the regulations if numbers of people infected by Covid-19 do not drop.’ It also made provision for all beaches in KwaZulu-Natal to be closed on December 16, 25, 26 and 31, as well as from January 1 to 3. ightclubs, bars, taverns and shebeens may not operate. A scenic bike path starts here and runs northward for about 2.5 miles. Colleagues; Members of the media; Compatriots. In the Western Cape, the West Coast district, Overberg district, Winelands district, Cape Town, Central Karoo district are hotspots. The matter will be be heard today. Beaches in areas not viewed as Covid-19 hotspots will be open to the public and licensed fishing is permitted, says Cogta minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. “This time, Minster Dlamini-Zuma has unilaterally decided to change the closing time for restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas, theatres and museums from 10pm to […] However, Dlamini-Zuma said no new initiates may be taken, and celebrations after the initiation are prohibited. Following a meeting of the National Coronavirus Command Council, Bloomberg reports that Police Minister Bheki Cele and Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma have ‘recommended the country move to virus alert level 4 for 30 days’, according to sources. Zuma beach located in where Malibu, a very relax and High-quality beach city. ALLOWED: Individual and family ocean activities (such as surfing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and body surfing) Individual … Law enforcement officials in Cape Town were on the beat on Tuesday morning, urging people to adhere to the beach ban in the city. It was a good sunny day that we spent in Zuma beach. Restaurants may remain open subject to the same limits on numbers of patrons and health protocols — and an 8pm closing time. Most abide, but some stir-crazy surfers, Manhattan Beach locals and others are ready to get back to the ocean. Non-compliance with the prohibitions, conditions and hours of opening of beaches will result in the closure of those beaches throughout the festive season, warned Dlamini-Zuma. This wide, sandy beach along the Pacific Coast Highway is a popular destination for surfing, swimming, and observing dolphins and sea lions or the diverse wildlife around the restored wetlands of nearby Zuma Lagoon. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Medical University of South Carolina to suspend clinical rotations used to train students in health care settings, Alan Snyder had an … By Mayibongwe Maqhina, Lou-Anne Daniels Dec 19, 2020 The minister pointed out that the beach restrictions were only temporary and that the limitation to access to beaches should not be seen in isolation. Alfred/ZUMA Wire/dp Photo: K.C. They will be monitored for compliance with all health protocols, such as wearing face masks and social distancing measures. We have Gazetted the associated regulations. Zuma Beach has 1.8 miles of beach frontage with 105 acres of property. Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen says while they welcome the further restrictions announced by the President they are concerned about how the government will enforce them. The new gazetted regulations also confirm the closure of swimming pools to the public, except for the training of professional athletes and swimming contests referred to in another regulation. COVID update: Zuma Farm + Brew has updated their hours, takeout & delivery options. She said although South Africa was at lockdown alert level 1, certain adjustments must be made from time to time in a bid to try and save lives amid the pandemic. “These are not normal times… Adjustment must be made,” she said. Former president Jacob Zuma is well and enjoying the holiday season with family at home. In the North West, Bojanala district is declared a hotspot area. Beaches, she said, were social gathering places where people interacted, which in turn increased the risk of transmission. Ghaleb Cachalia is an MP for the DA. President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on developments in SA’s Coronavirus COVID-19 response. Battling Covid-19 on the beaches. 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But it said that it was unconstitutional and discriminatory to close certain beaches given the enormous economic impact that it would have on especially coastal towns that suffered the whole year due to the lockdown regulations. An urgent alert has been issued by NSW Health after they were advised several new venues in Sydney have been exposed to Covid. DA, Dlamini-Zuma to square off in court over Cape beach closures By Siviwe Feketha Dec 17, 2020 Johannesburg - The DA and the national government are set to battle it … AfriForum tells court govt's COVID-19 beach ban in Garden Route irrational. It has a duty to all South Africans to create balance and to support the economy as best as we can, while saving lives…. She only needed to consult with the cabinet, which she did. Andrew Donaldson | 13 January 2021 Andrew Donaldson on the ANC govt's bizarre and counter-productive obsession with beachgoing A FAMOUS GROUSE. In Gauteng, the West Rand district, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg are declared hotspots. Also read: Covid: South Africa’s Ramaphosa announces new restrictions as cases soar – Watch South Africa crosses one million cases of COVID-19. Several of these memes … Staff Writer 12 January 2021. Pretoria - While accepting that the closure of some of the country’s beaches will have an economic impact on tourism, it is only a temporary measure and not an issue which the courts are equipped to deal with by way of urgent proceedings. Co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says it is too early to tell how long Covid-19 lockdown regulations will remain in place. Marina del Rey Closures; LA County COVID-19 FAQ; LA County Resources; MENU. Facility was little bit ok and beach was some how clean. The number of new COVID-19 cases fell for a third consecutive day to 14,205, bringing total cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 2,147,578. Hotels, lodges, bed and breakfasts, timeshare facilities, resorts and guest houses are allowed full capacity of the available rooms for accommodation, with patrons observing a distance of at least one-and-a-half metres from each other when in common spaces. This also applies to casinos and theatres. 1 Helpful vote. Still, they say human behavior—with thousands of South Africans crowding into bars, restaurants and beaches—is likely the main reason for the sharp rise in infections in recent weeks. Beaches in areas not viewed as Covid-19 hotspots will be open to the public and licensed fishing is permitted, says Cogta minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Mu's turned into a Mexican restaurant. Entry fee $8 (off-season) with plenty of spacious parking space, outdoor wash and lots of toilets. This is according to Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, who is opposing an application in the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria regarding the closure of some of the country’s beaches in the wake of the Covid-19 second wave. Forget Twitter, Trump's son just asked Elon Musk to develop an app his dad can ... Coronavirus Command Council recommends that school reopening be postponed by ... 'You can keep him!' Beaches continue to be prohibited to the public under Level 3 lockdown. Friends and neighbors, Alys Beach has become even more the haven to our guests during these uncertain times, and we are grateful for the opportunity to extend the good Southern hospitality that is integral to our town, while we also acknowledge that life as we've known it looks a little different these days. Gazetting the new revised level 3 regulations, after President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of tighter restrictions to combat the surging rate of infections, she has outlined which activities are banned — and which are allowed. The order, however, will also impact on the closure of KwaZulu-Natal beaches on certain days, as well as the closure of beaches in the Eastern Cape. Beach Rules; Beach Rules FAQ; What’s Closed? In the Eastern Cape, these are Chris Hani district, Buffalo City, Amathole district, Alfred Nzo district and the OR Tambo district. Cyril Ramaphosa calling on the closing of it as of midnight @TimesLIVE @PresidencyZA @SundayTimesZA @CyrilRamaphosa pic.twitter.com/c674UOHdHS. Many beaches and parking lots along the California coast are temporarily closed to contain the spread of COVID-19. The legal bid is to declare the newly promulgated Covid-19 regulations relating to the closing of the beaches unconstitutional. Dlamini-Zuma receives backlash for beach amendments. 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