Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on department’s readiness to support SMMEs during Covid-19 outbreak After the President declared a state of national disaster in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Small Business Development has been inundated with enquiries from SMMEs about the measures to mitigate severity of the impact on their businesses. As a department, we are part of the government’s response to address the impending impact on the economy, in general but specifically we … [Read more...] about Department of Small Business Development SMME Support Explained
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Agriculture and Food Sector – an Essential Service
Minister Thoko Didiza: Agriculture and Food Sector of South Africa on Coronavirus As you may be aware, that last night the President announced measures to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, which include a 21-day lockdown. Several businesses will be affected, but the agriculture and food supply sector is one of essential systems for livelihood and therefore will remain operational. Our food supply system will remain functional during this period. Agricultural production in all its forms will … [Read more...] about Agriculture and Food Sector – an Essential Service
Latest confirmed cases of Covid-19
Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms 128 more cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 Fellow South Africans, as of today, South Africa now has 402 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This means there has been an increase of 128 from yesterday’s announcement. It is notable that the Northern Cape has its first confirmed cases. As has been announced, His Excellency, President MC Ramaphosa will address the nation on measures to be undertaken to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. We will thereafter engage the … [Read more...] about Latest confirmed cases of Covid-19
Early Action from Municipality in Response to Lockdown
Bay Traffic and Licensing Centres closed from tomorrow The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Driver’s and Licensing Testing Centres in Korsten and Uitenhage will be closed from tomorrow due to precautions to comply with national directives to deal with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Warren Prins, Director of Traffic and Licensing, said alternative arrangements will be put in place to accommodate clients with scheduled driver’s and learner’s tests as well as those with licenses on the brink … [Read more...] about Early Action from Municipality in Response to Lockdown
Infections – Read ’em and Weep
COVID-19 cases rise to 402 South Africa has 402 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 128 from Sunday’s announcement. On Monday, the Health Department confirmed an increase of 128 cases. The Northern Cape has its first confirmed cases. The announcement comes just hours ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on measures to be undertaken to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. The President is scheduled to address the nation this evening. “We will thereafter … [Read more...] about Infections – Read ’em and Weep
Full Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa Announcing SA’s Lockdown
Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On Escalation Of Measures To Combat Covid-19 Epidemic Union Buildings, Tshwane My fellow South Africans, It is a week since we declared the coronavirus pandemic a national disaster and announced a package of extraordinary measures to combat this grave public health emergency. The response of the South African people to this crisis has been remarkable. Millions of our people have understood the gravity of the situation. Most South Africans have … [Read more...] about Full Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa Announcing SA’s Lockdown
Ramaphosa: “South Africans fully understand the gravity of the situation”
Dear Fellow South African, There comes a time in the affairs of a country when, in the face of the most formidable of challenges, its very existence as a nation is put to the test. The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread at a relentless pace across the globe. As nations of the world we find ourselves in the same fight: to contain the virus, to protect the lives of our people, and to fortify our economies against the inevitable disruption to manufacturing, productivity, growth and … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa: “South Africans fully understand the gravity of the situation”
President will address the nation “Sometime today”
President undertakes key coronavirus engagements President Cyril Ramaphosa’s programme for today, Sunday 22 March 2020, is dedicated to key engagements around the national state of disaster occasioned by the outbreak of the coronavirus, beginning with a consultation with business leaders at the Union Buildings. The engagement with business forms part of a series of meetings the President has held with various stakeholder constituencies – including communities of faith and the nation’s … [Read more...] about President will address the nation “Sometime today”
First COVID-19 Alcohol Violation Fine Handed out in PE
Port Elizabeth nightclub fined for contravening alcohol prohibition – COVID-19 The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police fired the first salvo to show that the transgression of regulations, imposed to curb the transmission of the novel coronavirus, will be enforced by fining a Central nightclub R 2500 for selling alcohol after 6pm. Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro said the offense was penalised as part of law enforcement patrols focused on law enforcement on Friday night in … [Read more...] about First COVID-19 Alcohol Violation Fine Handed out in PE
Infections in SA Rise
Coronavirus cases rise to 150 The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in the country has jumped from 116 to 150 as of Thursday. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement at a briefing following a meeting with faith-based organisations in Pretoria. “The Minister of Health was able to outline to all of us that the level of infection has now risen to a 150 and that for us is concerning,” he said. The President, together with religious leaders, discussed measures to curb the … [Read more...] about Infections in SA Rise
Your Stockpiling Days Could be Over
Regulations to curb stockpiling, price hikes released Government has imposed regulations that will limit unjustified price hikes and product stockpiling, to protect consumers, as the number of COVID-19 pandemic cases rise to 150. The regulations, announced by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel during a press briefing on Thursday, deal with pricing matters during the national disaster. “We are doing this to ensure that we don’t have unjustified price hikes or … [Read more...] about Your Stockpiling Days Could be Over
Search for COVID-19 Treatment Intensifies
SA to participate in WHO’s Solidarity Trial World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus has announced a global Solidarity Trial to jumpstart the search for COVID-19 treatment. Many countries have already confirmed that they will join the Solidarity Trial, including South Africa. Briefing media in Geneva last night, Ghebreyesus said more than 200 000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported to WHO, and more than 8000 people have lost their lives. However, the first … [Read more...] about Search for COVID-19 Treatment Intensifies
Now may be a good time to give up drinking
COVID-19 regulations limit alcohol sale hours Government gazetted regulations on the national state of disaster have directed that taverns, restaurants and clubs must be closed by 6pm. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma gazetted the regulations, which outline rules that need to be adhered to by the general public, on Wednesday. According to the regulations, the assembly of more than 50 persons at premises where liquor is sold and … [Read more...] about Now may be a good time to give up drinking
Dear Donald, We are Building a Fence
Government to erect R37m fence at Beitbridge border In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, government is to erect a 40km fence within a month at the Beitbridge border to ensure that no undocumented or infected persons cross the border into South Africa from Zimbabwe and vice versa. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille made the announcement at a media briefing in Cape Town on Thursday. “In terms of Section 27 (2) (I) of the Disaster Management Act … I have invoked … [Read more...] about Dear Donald, We are Building a Fence
Nelson Mandela Bay Disaster Management Coronovirus (COVID-19) Guidelines
Keep Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch Coronavirus Free Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. Standard recommendations to prevent … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Disaster Management Coronovirus (COVID-19) Guidelines
