The beaches and parks have reopened, dop sales can resume and the curfew has been extended by three hours.
President Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced the easing of lockdown restrictions, saying South Africa has now passed the second wave of Covid-19 infections.
In addition, the country recorded the lowest daily increase in infections yesterday, just as the first consignment of vaccines arrived from India.
Alcohol can be sold Mondays to Thursdays from 9am to 6pm from licensed retail outlets, while on-site consumption can take place from 10am until 10pm.
The ban has had a devastating impact on small business, a survey revealed that more than 50% of craft brewers had to shut down permanently while a large majority had to destroy stock due to expiration dates.
Religious gatherings may also resume but have been restricted to 50 persons at indoor venues and 100 for outside events.
The curfew hours have been adjusted to 11am to 4am, but non-essential establishments, including bars and restaurants, must close at 10pm.
The president did not indicate when the new measures will be instituted.
Ramaphosa urged South Africans to drink responsibly, so as not to overwhelm hospitals.
The president reassured the nation that vaccines are safe as they have been thoroughly tested, going through several trials, but added that no one will be forced to take the jab.
Ramaphosa emphasised that the country is still under level 3 of lockdown and that the wearing of masks in public remains compulsory.
According to the latest information from the Department of Health, South Africa has more than 1.4 million Covid-19 cases.
The death toll stands at just over 44 000 with a recovery rate of almost 90%.