The government is managing the challenge of COVID-19 by using five levels of ‘lockdown’. These range from a high of 5 (total lockdown) to a low of 1, which is close to how life used to be. AmaLevels explained is a ‘book’ that will grow over time.

From midnight Sunday 20 September South Africa goes into Level 1 of ‘lockdown’. Read ‘Level 1 Explained’ to see what the regulations are for this new level.

We’ll use this space to provide useful information on what’s allowed (or not) at any level, who to contact for help, and how to survive with this new ‘normal’ – life with COVID-19.