Accreditation for essential service providers Independent businesses providing essential services during the lockdown period can obtain authorisation letters from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Centre, based at the South End Fire Station, 2nd Floor in Walmer Boulevard. You will be required to provide proof of registration and identify. Kindly download the form on our municipal website at … [Read more...] about Need Accreditation?
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The Joint Custody Question
Prioritise the needs of children during COVID-19 lockdown The Social Development Department has urged parents with joint custody to prioritise the needs of the child during the 21-day COVID-19 national lockdown. As the coronavirus outbreak spreads across the country, the department said it has been inundated with calls from parents who have joint custody of their children on where their children should stay during the lockdown. Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu in a statement urged … [Read more...] about The Joint Custody Question
Coronavirus Cases in SA Approach 1000
Confirmed 927 COVID-19 cases in SA The confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen by 218 - bringing the total number of cases to 927. The Ministry of Health released the latest figures on Thursday afternoon. Gauteng has the highest number of cases with 409 people testing positive for the virus. The Western Cape has 229 cases, KwaZulu-Natal has 134, Free State 49, North West five, Mpumalanga nine, Limpopo six, Eastern Cape five and Northern Cape two. There’s 79 unallocated … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Cases in SA Approach 1000
Seminal moment for South Africa
Lockdown Looms https://youtu.be/Q0Hzu8HdARA With just hours to go until South Africa enters a 21-day lockdown to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Cyril Ramaphosa, has sent the men and women in uniform to serve, guide and lead the way. In a seminal moment for South Africa, the President delivered a moving address to both the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) … [Read more...] about Seminal moment for South Africa
SA COVID-19 cases rise to 709
South Africa’s COVID-19 cases have increased to 709 confirmed positive cases as of Wednesday Speaking to the public broadcaster, the SABC on Wednesday morning, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced the latest figures which increased by 155 cases overnight. With 64 new cases, Gauteng led the pack of the provinces with the highest increase. The Western Cape came in second with 61 cases. KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State had 11 and 15 new cases, respectively. The Health Minister says … [Read more...] about SA COVID-19 cases rise to 709
Situation Normal for Refuse Collection
Domestic And Trade Refuse Collection Service during the Coronavirus Lockdown All 34 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Refuse Collection Drivers and 200 Refuse Carriers will be on duty in order to render a Refuse Collection Service during the Coronavirus lockdown as per the normal scheduled days of service. The operating hours are from 06h00-14h30. All households are requested to ONLY place their refuse out at 06h00. Refuse is collected on all Public Holidays with the exception of … [Read more...] about Situation Normal for Refuse Collection
SA Coronavirus Cases Increase
SA COVID-19 cases rise to 554 The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has announced that as of Tuesday, South Africa has 554 confirmed COVID-19 cases. This is an increase of 152 new cases from Monday’s announcement. The update follows the President’s televised address to the nation on Monday night, where he announced a nationwide lockdown as part of efforts to curb the rapid spread of Coronavirus in the country. President Ramaphosa made the announcement following a meeting held on … [Read more...] about SA Coronavirus Cases Increase
SA tests drugs for COVID-19 treatment
A number of existing drugs are being re-purposed and tested for efficacy of the potential treatment for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) “Preliminary work on the development of vaccines has started with University of Cape Town (UCT), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Biovac. Progress is expected in over 18 months,” said Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande. Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday in Tshwane, the Minister said current trials … [Read more...] about SA tests drugs for COVID-19 treatment
Farmers to get Relief
R1.2bn set aside to address effects of COVID-19 Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says her department has set aside a package of R1.2 billion to address the effects of the Coronavirus and to ensure sustainable food production during and after the pandemic. “I appeal to the public not to embark on panic buying, as the President has indicated; the country has sufficient food supplies. Panic buying will only cause disruptions and inconvenience in the food system. I urge you, fellow-citizens, to … [Read more...] about Farmers to get Relief
Brand SA Joins the Call
Citizens urged take measures to stop spread of COVID-19 Brand South Africa's acting Chief Executive Thulisile Manzini has called on South African citizens throughout the world to play their part in curbing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We firmly believe that every citizen can play their part by taking preventive measures such as social distancing,” Manzini said in a statement on Tuesday. Her remarks follow the President’s announcement of a nationwide lockdown for 21-days in order … [Read more...] about Brand SA Joins the Call
Are You Ready for a Changed Country when you wake up on Friday?
Coronavirus: Lockdown gets support South Africa is bracing for its first government-imposed lockdown as part of stringent measures to slow down the spread of Coronavirus. On Monday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced government’s decision to enforce a 21-day lockdown, which will take effect at midnight on Thursday. The televised announcement has awoken many across the Republic to the seriousness of the pandemic, which has claimed over 17 000 lives globally. Dr Jakkie Cilliers, … [Read more...] about Are You Ready for a Changed Country when you wake up on Friday?
Banks Competition Laws Relaxed
Banking relief for consumers South African businesses and members of the general public on the edge of financial ruin due to the COVID-19 outbreak will breathe a sigh of relief after South African banks agreed to implement debt relief measures. This comes after the banks agreed to government interventions, which will see competition laws relaxed amid the outbreak. The reprieve was announced by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, during a media briefing on Tuesday. On … [Read more...] about Banks Competition Laws Relaxed
Appeal to tour operators and tour guides to be responsible
SA tourist attractions to be closed Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says she has instructed that tourist attractions across the country be closed following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a national lockdown from midnight on Thursday to curb the spread of COVID-19. “We are saying to tour operators and tour guides, you have an obligation to be responsible and protect South Africans and tourists themselves,” the Minister said. Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing … [Read more...] about Appeal to tour operators and tour guides to be responsible
All systems go for early social grant payments
SASSA to Pay from 31 March Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is ready for social grant payments as from 31 March 2020. Unpacking the department’s intervention measures on Coronavirus (COVID-19) during a Social Cluster briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, Zulu said retailers and the banking industry are working closely with SASSA to ensure that everyone is able to access their money. “We work with Treasury to make sure that the … [Read more...] about All systems go for early social grant payments
NMB Acting Mayor on City’s Lockdown Plans
We are ready to face our toughest hurdle – Thsonono Buyeye The establishment of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Advisory Forum last Monday and lengthy planning meetings that includes scenario planning prior to the lockdown announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, put us in good stead to face our toughest hurdle succesfully. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Interim Executive Mayor Thsonono Buyeye made this statement after a Mayoral Committee where the institution’s … [Read more...] about NMB Acting Mayor on City’s Lockdown Plans
