A 29-year-old male has appeared at the Ngcobo Magistrates Court on charges of contravening the Disaster Management Act regulations. Members of the Tactical Response Team (TRT) deployed in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, followed up intelligence information, which led to the arrest of the suspect on 9 June 2020. “During the execution of a search warrant at Ebumnandini Hardware, which also operates as a supermarket, the following successes were achieved. “One male suspect, aged 29 … [Read more...] about EC Man appears in court for illegal tobacco sales
Coronavirus
NLC refuse to disclose Covid-19 relief fund beneficiaries
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) has requested that the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) appear before Parliament’portfolio committee on trade, industry and competition to come clean on all the organisations that have received funding from their Covid-19 Relief Fund. We have been reliably informed that these funds may have been used to finish off infrastructure projects where money had previously been misappropriated to bankroll connected individuals’ lavish … [Read more...] about NLC refuse to disclose Covid-19 relief fund beneficiaries
SA Property Prospects As We Look Beyond Covid-19 Lockdowns
Deep Recession, “Recovery”, Remote Work And Online Retail…. Lots To Think About In A Rapidly Changing World…. Or Is It Changing? 11 June 2020: “The COVID-19 Crisis has changed the world a lot, perhaps less through introducing new trends and more through speeding up old trends,” said John Loos, FNB Economist at an FNB Commercial Property Finance (CPF) webinar earlier today. “South Africa already had a recession and a mildly correcting property market prior to 2020. COVID-19 merely made this … [Read more...] about SA Property Prospects As We Look Beyond Covid-19 Lockdowns
Nearly a million tested
COVID-19 cases increase to 55 421 South Africa’s infection rate has increased by 2 430 to 55 421 on Wednesday, as the country ramps up testing for COVID-19. Meanwhile, there are 48 new COVID-related deaths, bringing the toll to 1 210. Of the additional deaths, 37 are from the Western Cape, nine from the Eastern Cape and two from KwaZulu-Natal. “We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased,” Health Minister, Dr … [Read more...] about Nearly a million tested
Coronavirus lockdown ‘bubbles’ explained – who can and cannot meet from Saturday – Lockdown News
Coronavirus lockdown 'bubbles' explained - who can and cannot meet from Saturday: A major change to England's Covid-19 lockdown will allow thousands to hug their parents and grandparents for the first time in three months. But the support bubble system only helps some - and thousan ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Toyota partners with Chinese companies to produce hydrogen fuel cells: Toyota is intensifying its efforts to make hydrogen powered vehicles a commercial viability by … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdown ‘bubbles’ explained – who can and cannot meet from Saturday – Lockdown News
Coronavirus in Lancashire: 4,829 confirmed cases across county – here is the full breakdown for every area in the county – Lockdown News
Coronavirus in Lancashire: 4,829 confirmed cases across county - here is the full breakdown for every area in the county: However, most people who self-isolate are not tested for the coronavirus so the total number of people to have fallen ill is likely to be considerably higher. How many coronavirus cases are there? Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. These are the Edinburgh McDonald's restaurants you can now get home delivery from: McDonald’s fans in Edinburgh can rejoice as the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in Lancashire: 4,829 confirmed cases across county – here is the full breakdown for every area in the county – Lockdown News
GMB’s Piers Morgan tells PM Boris Johnson what to say next amid coronavirus lockdown – and viewers agree – Lockdown News
GMB's Piers Morgan tells PM Boris Johnson what to say next amid coronavirus lockdown - and viewers agree: During the show this morning, the outspoken TV anchor told viewers what he wants the Government to say next amid the coronavirus lockdown. The presenter was joined by three other guests, including ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Debenhams closing down sales – which stores are shutting?: DEBENHAMS has confirmed 20 stores won’t reopen after the coronavirus lockdown. The … [Read more...] about GMB’s Piers Morgan tells PM Boris Johnson what to say next amid coronavirus lockdown – and viewers agree – Lockdown News
Scarborough has had 310 confirmed coronavirus cases; 211 people have died across the York health trust’s hospitals – Lockdown News
Scarborough has had 310 confirmed coronavirus cases; 211 people have died across the York health trust's hospitals: The number of people who have so far died who tested positive for coronavirus reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - which runs Scarborough Hospital - is 211. As of June 7, 492 ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Hampshire headteachers’ GCSE concerns for returning Year 10 pupils: WITH Year 10 students due to return to school on a rota basis from … [Read more...] about Scarborough has had 310 confirmed coronavirus cases; 211 people have died across the York health trust’s hospitals – Lockdown News
Coronavirus lockdown: Which shops will open next week? – Lockdown News
Coronavirus lockdown: Which shops will open next week?: After 11 weeks of lockdown, thousands of high street shops, department stores and markets across England - as well as zoos and safari parks - can start reopening from next week. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus: May 'another month of struggle for retail': May was "yet another month of struggle for retailers across the country", the BRC's chief executive Helen Dickinson said. The BRC and KPMG survey suggested a … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdown: Which shops will open next week? – Lockdown News
Bellway expects constrained house sales until coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted – Lockdown News
Bellway expects constrained house sales until coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted: Bellway PLC , the FTSE 250-listed housebuilder, said it has reopened all of its sales centres in England and Wales while limited work has now restarted on 230 construction sites. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Tiny lead fragment sheds new light on 'nervous' British Army after Jacobite clash: A tiny fragment of lead found at the foot of a Highland mountain has helped to illuminate the … [Read more...] about Bellway expects constrained house sales until coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted – Lockdown News
Paddling unchartered waters – the case of Special Economic Zones during the COVID 19 pandemic
As the world continues to come to grips with the COVID 19 pandemic and its ramifications, businesses are faced with difficult decisions on whether to continue with the run-of-the-mill or effect drastic measures to change the current trajectory. Some organisations might be anxious while others worry that the current arrangements as a result of the pandemic may be inadequate to meet their needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted most businesses negatively both from a revenue … [Read more...] about Paddling unchartered waters – the case of Special Economic Zones during the COVID 19 pandemic
Return of Community Patrols a welcome boost in the fight against crime
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance welcomes the fact that CPFs and neighbourhood watches can now operate under level 3. This will greatly assist in crime prevention in our province. Fighting crime is a partnership between the community and police and getting patrollers back on the streets will assist with quelling liquor lawlessness and boozy street parties by encouraging social distancing. SAPS alone cannot deal with this and we are witnessing the absence of community leadership. We … [Read more...] about Return of Community Patrols a welcome boost in the fight against crime
EC Education Department an embarrassment as thousands of schools fail to reopen
Dear MyPE The Eastern Cape Department of Education is an outright embarrassment, that seems more interested in allegedly awarding tenders to ANC Cadres, than they are about ensuring the safe return of learners who have lost more than two and half months of school. In a presentation on the weekend, Premier Oscar Mabuyane said that, as of Friday, 3197 of the 5105 schools still had not received any Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for Learners, which means that these schools would not be … [Read more...] about EC Education Department an embarrassment as thousands of schools fail to reopen
Western Cape and Eastern Cape have been proactive in conducting roadside screenings
COVID-19 cases rise to 48 285, death toll close to 1 000 Mpumalanga has recorded its first death as the number of COVID-19 infections increased by 2 312 to 48 285. Meanwhile, in the Western Cape, 45 people succumbed to the COVID-19 related disease, bringing the death toll to 998 as of Sunday. “We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased,” said Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize. The Western Cape remains the … [Read more...] about Western Cape and Eastern Cape have been proactive in conducting roadside screenings
President Ramaphosa urges caution
With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increasing at a startling rate in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the public not to be alarmed but to prepare to deal with an upsurge in numbers. This comes as the country on Sunday confirmed 2 312 new cases, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 48 285. “During the course of this coming week, we can expect that the total number of cases will pass the 50 000 mark. Sadly, we are also likely to record the 1 000th death from … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa urges caution
