PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the reopening of churches, mosques, temples, synagogues and other places of worship under Level 3 lockdown as from June 1.
The announcement follows a meeting of the National Coronavirus Command Council which considered the inputs made by the religious sector in recent consultations with interfaith leaders.
“Places of worship may reopen, subject to strict restrictions – which are absolutely necessary,” Ramaphosa said on Tuesday night.
“Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other recognised places of worship may resume services, but these will be limited in a size of 50 people or less depending on the space available.”
The National Day of Prayer will be held on Sunday May 31 for the healing and strength in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
He said the faith community is an integral part of South African life and has made a great contribution in the fight against the coronavirus.
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