Country’s botanical gardens now open for exercise
Members of the public will once again be able to visit the country's botanical gardens, but only to exercise.
The country’s botanical gardens will open their doors on Monday, 3 August.
The gardens have been closed to the public for the past four months due to Covid-19 lockdown.
Spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Affairs Albi Modise says social gathering, picnics and public events will not be allowed.
"Reopening the gardens will allow those who frequent for exercise to again enjoy the privilege. Any access and use are subject to strict Covid-19 health protocols.”
Access to the botanical gardens will be monitored and all visitors will be required to wear cloth face masks, be temperature screened and complete a tracing register.
Modise says commercial facilities, such as restaurants, will also be allowed to open subject to prescribed regulations.
"Business conferences and meetings limited to 50 people, excluding those who participate via electronic platforms, may be allowed under controlled conditions outlined in government regulations that promote health protocols for such gatherings.”
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