The following mitigation measures for Alert Level 4 according to sub-sector, are necessary to prevent the spread of the COVID-19:
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ALERT LEVEL 3
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Sub-sector
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Mitigating Measures
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Performing Arts Institutions or Playhouses that have the relevant infrastructure or facilities used for the creation and production of local content
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These facilities may produce content for streaming and live streaming without audiences. |
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Monologs, minimal cast and technical support are required. |
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Production must take place in compliance with regulation 47(1) of the Regulations which requires the designation of a compliance officer who must ensure that safety controls are strictly adhered to. |
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All directions in respect of health protocols and the limitation of exposure of persons to COVID-19 must be adhered to as per Regulation 47(1). |
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Film and Television productions using local cast, living legends and crew. This will include jobs throughout the value chain of production, post-production such as technical crew of sound engineers, special effects and animators.
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All health protocols and social distancing measures must be adhered to as per Regulation 47(1) to curb the spread of COVID-19. |
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The following additional requirements will apply to content production: |
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A maximum of 75 people on set, inclusive of cast members, staff, and crew; |
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Productions may resume including location shoots, outdoor scenes or group scenes with close proximity shots, based on risk assessment; |
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production companies may content that can be produced controlled environments; |
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where location shoots are undertaken, the necessary precautions should be followed to limit interaction members of the public; |
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travel for the purposes of filming should be limited to the required cast and crew; and |
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Each production company must work closely with the respective broadcaster and the relevant industry representative bodies to determine the most appropriate "return to production" strategy and feasible implementation dates. |
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Visibility of Protocol Information: Information regarding the risk of spreading COVID-19, and what behavior is expected from everyone on set must be visibly displayed in common areas and must also be copied to all personnel of the company. |
Preparing the Workplace:
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The following are guidelines to prepare the workplace and the daily routine to be established thereafter: |
Sanitising of the environment needs to occur—
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before shoot commences; |
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during each shoot day and after wrap each day. |
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There must be dedicated cleaning staff to sanitise and clean bathroom spaces on a regular basis throughout the day. |
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A daily register of all persons granted access to the set with details of their daily temperatures must be compiled. |
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Getting to work - Transport |
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Where possible, all crew and cast must use their own transport. |
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For those without their own transportation, transport must be provided by the production management in terms of the guidelines issued by the Department of Transport. |
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Any transport mode arranged by the production management must be provided with a driver and all occupants in the vehicle must wear facemasks. |
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Catered meals and craft must be packed in boxes per person with sealed cutlery. Alternatively, the crew and cast must be allowed to bring their own meals. |
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There must be no shared craft and catering areas. Crew and cast must be supplied with their own water bottles. |
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Cast and Crew on set and shooting floor: |
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As provided for in regulation 37(1)(c) cast and crew as workers, must be allowed. The number of cast and crew must be kept at a maximum of not more than 50 people on set inclusive of cast members. |
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Creative sector services:
Creative sector services will include filming content, productions of commercials and entertainment for broadcasters and live streaming using local cast and crew.
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All health protocols and social distancing measures must be adhered to as per Regulation 47(1) to curb the spread of COVID-19. The above-mentioned additional Directions apply during content production. |
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The productions should somehow add storylines in support of COVID-19 safety measures. |
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Visual Arts, Craft & Design:
Photographers, Painters, sculptures, graphic artists, crafters and designers - (Freelance workers/independent contractors)
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All health protocols and social distancing measures must be adhered to as per Regulation 47(1) to curb the spread of COVID -19. |
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These directions also apply during content production. |
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Where required by the applicable legislation, a person must have a permit to operate as a small business or a permit that allows the individual worker to operate and a permit referred to in regulation 33(4)(a) for movement to their studios or facilities (work spaces). |
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Music recordings: for local broadcast, streaming and digital platforms
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All health protocols and social distancing measures must be adhered to as per Regulation 47(1) to curb the spread of COVID-19. |
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Performing Arts: streaming events - (Poetry, Comedy, Dance, Literature
events, online workshops, e-learning)
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All health protocols and social distancing measures must be adhered to as per Regulation 47(1) to curb the spread of COVID-19. |
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[Direction 3 substituted by section 4 of Notice No. 668, GG43433, dated 11 June 2020]
National Small Business Act, 1996 (Act 102 of 1996)
