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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Cabinet is expected to meet over a proposal to scrap all remaining Covid-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n

A source told News24 that Cabinet would be meeting on Thursday to ratify a decision to end Covid-19 restrictions, on the recommendation of Health Minster Joe Phaahla.<\/p>\n

This follows the President’s Coordinating Council of ministers, premiers and executive mayors having met on Wednesday morning to discuss the scrapping of Covid-19 regulations, including the mandatory wearing of face masks in public places and limits on group gatherings.<\/p>\n

News24 previously reported that Phaahla had recommended, in a letter, the repealing of Covid-19 regulations as the country had exited the fifth wave. This would include dropping the compulsory wearing of masks in indoor spaces and on public transport.<\/p>\n

Covid-19: Phaahla recommends compulsory mask rule be scrapped<\/p>\n

Insiders told News24 that those at the meeting were in agreement that masks and restrictions on gatherings should be scrapped.<\/p>\n

The proposal would need to be taken to Cabinet for approval, with sources speculating South Africans would soon be addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.<\/p>\n

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya was unable to “confirm any timelines” around a Cabinet meeting or so-called family meeting.<\/p>\n

“When the announcement is made you will certainly know,” he added.<\/p>\n

The letter also recommended changes to restrictions of gatherings. There was currently a 50% limit on the number of people allowed in a venue if people were fully vaccinated, or if people could produce proof of their negative Covid-19 tests.<\/p>\n

The letter also recommended that the country drop its entry requirements for travellers. At the moment, travellers were expected to show a vaccination certificate, or a negative Covid-19 test.<\/p>\n

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