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The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has Gazetted the extension of the National State of Disaster (Covid-19) in terms of section 27(5)(c) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002). To this effect, the National State of Disaster is extended until 15 April 2021.

This means that the current measures contained in the regulations to save lives and preserve livelihoods within the context of the risk-adjusted strategy is required beyond 15 March 2021.

The decision to extend the state of national disaster follows consultations and Cabinet approval. Consideration of the material conditions within the context of the Risk-Adjusted Strategy motivated a decision to endorse this further extension. 

We must sustain our commitment to remain responsive, agile and compassionate as we work to save lives and protect the livelihoods of all South Africans.

Issued by Department of Cooperative Governance