Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has condemned any form of abuse committed by soldiers during the 21-day nationwide lockdown. The Minister’s remarks follow various allegations of abuse by members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployed in support of government efforts to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “The Minister wishes to strongly reiterate the message delivered by the Commander-in-Chief of the SANDF [President Cyril … [Read more...] about Minister addresses allegations of abuse by SANDF members
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Time to Bring on the Reserves
SANDF calls reserve force members for COVID-19 deployment The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is calling on members of the Reserve Force to complement the already deployed SANDF in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. The call is in line with the National Disaster Management Act of 2002 Section 27, sub-section 2, which provides that the SANDF must release its personnel to a national Organ of State for rendering of emergency services. Sub-section 2(f) provides for the SANDF … [Read more...] about Time to Bring on the Reserves
SASSA Payments Underway
Social grant payments underway on Day 4 of lockdown Social grant payments for the elderly and people with disabilities is in full swing as South Africa enters Day 4 of the 21-day lockdown to curb COVID-19. In preparation for the lockdown, social security agency - SASSA - announced that grants for the elderly and people with disabilities will be paid from 30 - 31 March 2020. The Social security agency’s decision to pay grants earlier is in response to the State of National Disaster, as … [Read more...] about SASSA Payments Underway
COVID-19 Lockdown Infringement and Other Important Telephone Numbers
Become an Impimpi and Save Lives Telephone Numbers to report Coronavirus Lockdown infringements: 080 020 5050 041 501 7966 041 501 7967 041 501 7968 Other Important numbers: AMBULANCE SERVICES Ambulance (state): 10 177 Relay: 086 106 1061 Ambulance 24/7 Paramedics: 041 379 2111 Gardmed Ambulance: 082 934 9950 / 041 373 6777 Trauma Net: 083 433 3333 NetCare 911: 082 911 TOWING SERVICES Precision: 041 484 4611 082 255 3000 a/h Crash: 041 486 3955 086 112 7274 … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Lockdown Infringement and Other Important Telephone Numbers
R150 Million Relief Fund
Department announces details of relief fund for athletes, artists The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has finalised the process to identify beneficiaries of a R150 million relief fund, set up to assist artists and athletes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The criteria for accessing this support, the identification of beneficiaries and the mechanism through which the relief fund will be managed has now been finalised in consultation with SASCOC [South African Sports … [Read more...] about R150 Million Relief Fund
No April Fools Joke from SARS
Treasury announces COVID-19 tax measures Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on Sunday announced exceptional tax measures to counter the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “The Minister of Finance has announced the following exceptional tax measures as part of the fiscal package outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 23 March 2020 in his speech on the Escalation of Measures to Combat COVID-19,” said the Ministry of Finance. The measures come as South Africa is currently under a … [Read more...] about No April Fools Joke from SARS
No. 2 Tests Negative
Deputy President tests negative for COVID-19 Deputy President David Mabuza has tested negative for Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Presidency said on Sunday. “Noting the interest of the public in the status of the Deputy President Mabuza, the South African National Defence Force and the Office of the Deputy President has resolved that it is in the public interest to assure all South Africans that the Deputy President tested negative for COVID-19,” said the Presidency and the Department of … [Read more...] about No. 2 Tests Negative
SA COVID-19 Deaths
SA records second COVID-19 death The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has announced that South Africa has recorded the second death resulting from Coronavirus (COVID-19). “It is with sadness that we announce the second death of a patient, who had tested positive for COVID-19. The 74-year-old male had been in ICU and ventilation in a private hospital in Ladysmith. “He had travelled to Kruger National Park with his family and came back with flu-like symptoms. He was confirmed to be … [Read more...] about SA COVID-19 Deaths
Coronavirus Lockdown – Step Out of Line and get this Fine:
Determination of Admission of Guilt Fines in Respect of Offences in Terms of the Disaster Management Act Regulations 2020 for Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay Any contravention of these Lockdown Regulations will result in the following fines: 11(1)(a) - Convening of a Gathering, Assembly, Concourse or Processing of more than 100 persons wholly or partially in open air or in a building or premises: R10000.00 11(1)(b) - Permitting of more than 50 persons at a premises where liquor is sold … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Lockdown – Step Out of Line and get this Fine:
Municipality races against time to house homeless
Speaker cracks whip Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Speaker of Council Buyelwa Mafaya took charge of the temporary relocation of homeless citizens to designated community halls as the institution could not achieve deadlines set for commencement of the 21 days lockdown on Thursday at midnight. Accustomed to leading a raucous local legislature, Mafaya issued stringent communication to all Councillors to take charge at temporary accommodation centres. "President Cyril Ramaphosa's declaration … [Read more...] about Municipality races against time to house homeless
THIS is Why Your Water Pressure Sucks
Do not panic! Low water pressure is a deliberate management measure Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Senior Director: Water and Sanitation, Mr Barry Martin, advised residents that water pressure will be low in large parts of the western suburbs to restore the water levels of reservoirs quicker. “Decreased water pressure in Western suburbs as part of water demand management measures to artificially enhance the inflow of water to the Chelsea and Greenbushes reservoirs. “The water level of … [Read more...] about THIS is Why Your Water Pressure Sucks
Port Elizabeth COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality update: Saturday, 28 March Despite numerous hiccups, focused efforts to enforce and coordinate the 21 days lockdown period, decreed by President Cyril Ramaphosa this week, continued in Nelson Mandela Bay. Civil disobedience The widespread civil disobedience of the national lockdown regulations stipulating residents must remain indoors unless they have valid reasons to travel, has slightly improved. Hotspot areas have been identified in the Northern … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth COVID-19 Update
Will That be Enough Officers?
More than 20 000 traffic offers deployed for lockdown Government has deployed a total of 22 347 traffic officers across the country, to ensure compliance with the published Regulations and Directions for the 21-day nationwide lockdown. South Africa went on lockdown on Friday in response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. “Our National Traffic Police are working closely with the Defence Force and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in enforcing the law at the … [Read more...] about Will That be Enough Officers?
Wait Until the Lockdown and Then Downgrade – Sneaky
Call for S Africans to work together in turning economy around despite Moody's Downgrade Government has urged all South Africans to unite, remain positive and continue to work hand-in-hand to turn the economy around. This comes after Moody’s decision to downgrade South Africa’s long term foreign and local currency debt ratings to ‘Ba1’ from ‘Baa3’ and maintain the negative outlook. South Africa’s credit ratings by Moody’s are now one notch below investment grade. “It is with a heavy … [Read more...] about Wait Until the Lockdown and Then Downgrade – Sneaky
Homeless to Get Home
COVID-19 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality update Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Acting City Manager Noxolo Nqwazi provided an update regarding the streamlined municipal operations to deal with issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. "In the first instance, our Disaster Management Centre has been operational since Wednesday and as part of the directives from the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, we have put plans in place to make sure we respond to the call of … [Read more...] about Homeless to Get Home
