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The Western Cape Government has called on members of the public to desist from hosting or attending events with large numbers of people.
The Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said a major cause of concern was reports of parties and other large social gatherings in some parts of the province where there have been confirmed cases of Covid19.
“Concerns about infection clusters due to several smaller parties held in the Garden Route and the Central Karoo remains. These parties include Cooler Box Festival in Ladismith in the Central Karoo and a matric party held in Knysna. Both events led to multiple infections,” Bredell said.
He also noted that organisors of the Plett Rage “have again confirmed that the event has been postponed.”
Bredell said additional medical equipment and medical personnel were deployed to key areas on the Garden Route as infections and hospitalisations continue to increase.
“This is not the time to hold big parties regardless (of) the reason. If we wish to have a safe, happy festive season, it is critical to keep our guard up and to be responsible,” he said.
The Minister said enforcement of regulations would continue across the province to ensure a safe Festive season.
