Important Announcement!!!

Good Day Hikers

As from today, Monday 1st June 2020, we have moved to alert level 3 of the lockdown. We as a hiking club are governed by the Regulations published in terms of the Disaster Management Act 2002. The Regulations determine what we may or may not do during lockdown. The bottom line is that the Johannesburg Hiking Club is not allowed to organise official hikes for the time being. Below are the key points to be noted.

• Organised activities (hikes) are not allowed.

• Hiking is permitted if you do it in your private capacity and comply with the Exercise Regulations. Between 6am and 6pm.

• Hiking cannot be done in a group.

• Movement of persons between provinces, metropolitan areas and districts and hotspots is prohibited - with a limited number of exceptions. You may thus only hike at venues in your metropolitan district (City of Johannesburg).

• Castle Gorge and Foothold remain closed to both members of the club and the public.

• Elderly persons (60 and above) and persons with co-morbidities are encouraged to self-isolate and only leave home for exceptional reasons.

• Social distancing (1.5m), the wearing of Face Masks and strict adherence to health guidelines are all essential.

• Carpools are not permitted.  1 car per household with max 50% of the vehicle may capacity used.

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Stay Safe and Stay Healthy

Philip Welchman