Surfers and sea lovers have pleaded with the government to be allowed to return to the ocean waves. News24 has received the strongest sign yet that ocean water sports will still be banned under Level 4. A number of water lovers united, earlier this week, to submit urgent proposals to the government around the specifics under Level 4. It included keeping beaches closed to gatherings, and limited access to solo exercise in the ocean. Pike's suggested ocean activities were to allow paddling, sailing, subsistence fishing, diving and surfing.

Source: News 24 April 29, 2020 05:48 UTC