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Ramaphosa stated that consultations were held in recent weeks with faith communities.
The president stated that religious gatherings are restricted to 250 people indoors and 500 for outdoor venues.
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This is an increase in the number of people allowed for gatherings and will be reviewed in 15 days.
The council stated that with the increase, most churches will be comfortable having 250 congregants for indoor venues.
eNCAreported that other faith-based organisations welcomed the ease in restrictions during the Easter celebrations.
The number of people allowed at religious gatherings has been increased. Image: stock photo and Thierry MonasseSource: Getty Images
African Christian Democratic Party leader Kenneth Meshoe said he was happy with the news.
Recently,Briefly.co.zareported thatRamaphosa had announced the changes made for the Easter period in terms of Covid-19 regulations.
Ramaphosa announced a temporary ban on alcohol sales over the Easter weekend.
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Ramaphosa said that the nation is not ready to relax itsCovid-19restrictions over the Easter period.
He announced that the country will remain on level one.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
