KINDLY WEAR a MASK and wash your hands frequently
LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES
Updated Jan 2022.
South Africa moved to adjusted alert level 1 economic activity from 1 October 2021.
Cabinet approved several changes to the Adjusted Alert Level 1 COVID-19 regulations from 30 December 2021.
Refer to the Government Gazette for the Lockdown Amended Adjusted Alert Level Regulations or for a summary visit:
https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2021/12/31/summary-of-level-1-regulations-as-of-30-december-2021/
Gauteng Province statistics: https://gpcoronavirus.co.za/
Common Property (roads in the complex) – WEAR a MASK outside your garden gate
- People can move freely within their own properties (gardens included) but it is stipulated that they remain confined to those boundaries unless one of the exceptions applies.
- Wear a mask when you are outside your garden gate on common property; e.g. walking to your vehicle, walking to the main gate, taking out your bin, fetching your bin, etc.
- Refer to regulations regarding exceptions for Movement of People outside the complex.
- Children must be under adult supervision at all times and should avoid exposure to other people.
- No gatherings may take place on common property and numbers are limited in an individual unit. We urge residents to report such activities to the police, or security who will then report offenders to the authorities.
- Practice social distancing.
- Do not litter on common property.
- Kindly do not smoke or drink in the roads, or dispose of cigarette butts or bottles in the roads.
Domestic Workers – NO MASK NO ENTRY
Employers and residents must ensure that workers comply by wearing masks when entering the complex and walking in the roads from the main gate to the unit where they work and from the unit to the gate. Workers may not visit other units where they are not employed.
Visitors and Pedestrian Gates – NO MASK NO ENTRY
- The visitors gate will be operational 24 hours. The curfew was lifted. There will therefore be no restrictions on the hours of movement of people.
- Onus are on residents to only allow entry as per alert level regulations and to be vigilant not to allow unknown people in.
- If people become aware of anyone not adhering to the regulations, they can call SAPS as it’s outside the scope of ESS or the body corporate.
- The pedestrian gate – residents, body corporate contractors, and registered domestic workers are allowed entry/exit. Walk-in deliveries and visitors allowed as per the alert level regulations – NO MASK NO ENTRY.
- Tenants or owners will be allowed to move out/into units as per the current alert level regulations. Obtain the Welcome Letter and applicable Forms from the guardhouse only if you cannot download them from the website: https://tokarabc.com/need-to-know/
Refuse Bins – WEAR a MASK on common property
Store your refuse bin inside your garden area (refer: Dustbin Protocol – Tokara Online (tokarabc.com)) to prevent that others dispose of their refuse, litter, bottles and cigarette buts in your bin for health reasons. When taking out your refuse keep your distance from other residents and wear a mask. Pikitup have requested that residents sanitize the lids of the dustbins. Residents must sanitize their hands after handling the refuse bin.
Social distancing – WEAR a MASK outside your garden gate
We appeal to all residents to adhere to the spirit and intent of the Lockdown in order to limit the spread of the disease.
We have to rely on each other to conduct ourselves in a compliant manner and not to do anything that poses a risk to other residents. Social distancing is more critical than ever. Households should stay together, avoid social interactions with others and follow all guidelines or directives issued by the authorities.
Am I allowed to visit / converse with my neighbours within the complex or on the common property?
Please wear a mask outside your unit. Social gatherings of any kind are discouraged. Onus are on residents to visit/converse as per alert level regulations. All residents are encouraged to remain inside their own property as required. Residents are permitted to leave their homes for emergencies or to purchase/collect essentials, such as food and medicine, and as allowed or not per the regulations and exclusions.
Security Services – WEAR a MASK on common property
- The President announced previously that SAPS and SANDF will be deployed to ensure that general movement will be curtailed to only that which is essential during curfew. Security Services are excluded from the Lockdown operations and are allowed to conduct their business.
- In Tokara, our security personnel will continue to fulfill their normal duties of protecting the gate and patrolling during the night.
- The security staff will however not be tasked with controlling the movement of residents in Tokara and we urge all residents to take responsibility and protect their households in the best interests of everyone in Tokara.
- The trustees have provided soap and disinfectants for them to use over and above what was provided by ESS.
What will happen if I don’t obey the lockdown regulations?
Anyone who does not adhere to the restrictions on movement will be guilty of an offence and on conviction, will be liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or to both such fine and imprisonment.
Click here for the schedule of Admission of Guilt fines.
Emergency Contact Details
- https://sacoronavirus.co.za/category/tool-kits/
- COVID19 Emergency Contact: 0800 029 999
- COVID19 WHATSAPP SUPPORT – Send “Hi” to: 060 012 3456
- Midrand SAPS: 011 347 1600
- South African Police Service: 08600 10111
- Guard House / Security guard: 078 113 8340
- Domestic Violence / Abuse Helpline: 0800 150 150
- Gender-based Violence Helpline: 0800 007 709 / 0800 001 005
- Namola APP available from https://www.namola.com/
Insurance (King Price)
King Price Insurance requested that clients communicate with them via email, rather than calling.
Claim enquiries: communityclaims@kingprice.co.za
King Price will prioritise emergency claims like plumbing, electricity and access affecting security.
King Price’ suppliers will ensure to comply with COVID-19 requirements when working in your unit.
- Extreme emergencies – 079 509 5742
- After hours – 0860 11 11 07
Utility services (RMS)
Ensure that you keep your wallet topped up well before it runs out of money as any meter problems after disconnections might take longer to get resolved by RMS. Refer: Water & Electricity – Tokara Online (tokarabc.com)
What should I do if I need medical assistance during the lockdown?
If you suspect that you have COVID-19 or if you are presenting with the symptoms of COVID-19 for the safety of others do not leave your home. If you are unable to cope with the symptoms or if your condition gets worse, call the Hotline for assistance – 0800 029 999.
Announcements and updates
Visit https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/guidelines or https://sacoronavirus.co.za/ the Covid-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal, for the latest news, updates, resources and frequently asked questions. On 25 April 2020 Government published a framework for a Risk Adjusted Strategy to bring different sectors of the economy under different levels of the Lockdown back to work as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
This followed the announcements made by President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the COVID-19 virus and the nationwide lockdown effective 26 March 2020 at 00h00 for 21 days (and extended by a further 14 days taking it to 30 April 2020, then extended further as per the additional announcements); issues and uncertainties are clarified as per government’s press releases and updates.