This, after Health MEC, Madoda Sambatha, conducted an oversight visit to hospitals in the province yesterday.

The Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex and West Vaal Hospital introduced movement restrictions a week ago to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

Hospital management has now indicated that 30-minute visits will be allowed twice a day.

The Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex's spokesperson, Nico Masiu, says only one person will be allowed to visit a patient and screening will be conducted.

Sambatha says the restriction on movements was in the best interest of everyone and he is happy that it has yielded a positive impact.

Masiu told OFM News that the Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex has increased Covid-19 wards to three, in order to cater for patients during the third wave.

OFM News/Joba Matsheng