Miss Universe finalist Amber-lee Friis took her own life after struggles during coronavirus lockdown: Lee Friis had spent two months under strict lockdown orders in New Zealand following a whirlwind trip to America in January. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus: Lockdown turning Britons against fast fashion - but will it last?: As people have had to live without shopping, their focus on sustainable clothing has risen - but will that last post-lockdown? Source: … [Read more...] about Miss Universe finalist Amber-lee Friis took her own life after struggles during coronavirus lockdown – Lockdown News
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Coronavirus: Markets, car dealerships and garden fetes set to open from June – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Markets, car dealerships and garden fetes set to open from June: The PM will hold a cabinet meeting to update ministers on how the government will slowly ease restrictions for certain sectors. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus: UK government draws up plan to rescue key firms: The UK government has indicated it is prepared to rescue large British companies severely impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The bailout plan, named "Project Birch", was mentioned by … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Markets, car dealerships and garden fetes set to open from June – Lockdown News
Lifting of the hard lockdown comes a full six weeks too late
Dear MyPE The DA welcomes the announcement by the President that large swathes of the economy will be opened up, subject to hygiene, mask and distancing protocols, as we move to Alert Level 3 of the lockdown on 1 June. This is in line with what the DA has called for, repeatedly, for the past month. For clarity on the DA’s position on the Covid19 response and the lockdown crisis, please see our FAQ document here. While it is critical that we now save what can be saved in our economy, it … [Read more...] about Lifting of the hard lockdown comes a full six weeks too late
Sevilla stars ‘to face action after partying in breach of Spain’s coronavirus restrictions’ – Lockdown News
Sevilla stars 'to face action after partying in breach of Spain's coronavirus restrictions': Coronavirus lockdown rules in the country state that no more than 10 people can meet at any one time, and that rule is upheld by all LaLiga clubs ahead of the league's return next month. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Jacqueline Jossa 'splits' from husband Dan Osborne after three years: Jacqueline Jossa has split from her husband Dan Osborne after the coronavirus lockdown exposed problems … [Read more...] about Sevilla stars ‘to face action after partying in breach of Spain’s coronavirus restrictions’ – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Calls for three-day week with workers split into ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Calls for three-day week with workers split into 'A' and 'B' teams: Companies should split workers into two groups, typically working Monday to Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday, as the UK emerges from the coronavirus lockdown, the Royal Society for the encouragement ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Food for London Now faces: Victims of modern slavery learn new cooking skills with food deliveries: Victims of modern slavery have been developing some new cooking … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Calls for three-day week with workers split into ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams – Lockdown News
Lindiwe Zulu in court today over food distribution restrictions
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) case against Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, takes place in the Western Cape High Court today. The DA has brought the action after Zulu’s department enforced a ban on soup kitchens and drew up tight regulations that hindered the distribution of food parcels by NGOs and charities. The draft regulations were issued two weeks ago and have been applied even though they have not been legally processed. A large number of food relief … [Read more...] about Lindiwe Zulu in court today over food distribution restrictions
Eastern Cape soon to have second highest infection rate in the country
Dear MyPE The Eastern Cape is set to overtake Gauteng as the province with the second-highest confirmed cases of Coronavirus infections in the country. This is not surprising, as the province already has the highest rate of infections in prisons, and the second-highest rate of cases, recoveries and deaths per million people nationally. The disease is spreading rapidly across the province, and the Department of Health does not have the capacity to do effective tracking, tracing, and … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape soon to have second highest infection rate in the country
What would you do if you won R16 Million and Couldn’t Collect?
The National Lottery Operator, ITHUBA, confirms that one lucky online player has won the LOTTO jackpot from the 16 May 2020 draw. The LOTTO winner bagged an impressive R16,826,525.20 making them one of the biggest LOTTO jackpot winners for 2020. The player used the National Lottery website, www.nationallottery.co.za, to play their winning LOTTO numbers of 08, 10, 15, 27, 30, 49 and bonus number 06. The winner played two tickets on the day, one for R40 using the manual selection method and … [Read more...] about What would you do if you won R16 Million and Couldn’t Collect?
UIF scrutinising suspicious relief claims
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has assured Parliament that the department is conducting the requisite due diligence as it disburses COVID-19 TERS Benefits to avoid processing fraudulent claims. The Minister made the assurance during a virtual Employment and Labour Portfolio Committee meeting on Wednesday. Suspicious claims, said the Minister, are being subjected to forensic audits where foul play is suspected. “With these huge payments, inevitably you will … [Read more...] about UIF scrutinising suspicious relief claims
Concerns over township levels of compliance with lockdown regulations
The level of awareness and compliance with the lockdown regulations in Gauteng have improved but areas in some townships remain a concern for government. Gauteng Premier David Makhura has attributed compliance with the regulations to the law enforcement agencies who have been conducting integrated operations across the province to enforce regulations and combat crime. “As a result, compliance and public awareness has significantly improved since the national lockdown on 27 March. … [Read more...] about Concerns over township levels of compliance with lockdown regulations
SA records 30 new deaths as cases rise to 19 137
South Africa has recorded 30 new COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total number of deaths to 369 - this as the country’s cases rise to 19 137. “We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased and thank the health care workers who treated these patients,” said Health Minister, Dr Zwelini Mkhize. To date 525 433 tests have been conducted with 18 572 tests done in the past 24 hours. Western Cape remains the epicentre with 12 153 Coronavirus cases in … [Read more...] about SA records 30 new deaths as cases rise to 19 137
Coronavirus in NI on 22 May – Lockdown News
Coronavirus in NI on 22 May: Northern Ireland has been taking the first steps in easing restrictions imposed when the coronavirus lockdown was enforced in March. The moves are the first stage of the executive's five-step Pathway ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. NatWest/RBS staff member reveals lockdown target pressure: RBS and NatWest have been accused of using sales target pressure for branch staff under coronavirus-lockdown at home. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in NI on 22 May – Lockdown News
About those recent passenger liner calls to SA
South African ports have been considering requests on a case by case basis from passenger liners urgently seeking permission to dock in order to refuel, restock provisions or to repatriate South African crew. None of the cruise liners currently calling have any passengers on board. Acting Chief Harbour Master at Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), Captain Sabelo Mdlalose, said: “The banning of passenger liner operations at a number of ports globally, including South Africa, due to … [Read more...] about About those recent passenger liner calls to SA
Homeless suffer due to food shortage at NMB shelters
Dear MyPE Two meals a day consisting of substandard food, lacking in nutrition, and a shortage of toilet facilities are just some of the issues facing residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality homeless shelter in Uitenhage. Today, 21 May 2020, I conducted an oversight inspection at the Uitenhage Town Hall and met with the 32 homeless people housed in this shelter. I was joined by DA EC Shadow MEC for Social Development, Edmund van Vuuren, MPL, DA Winterhoek Constituency Leader, … [Read more...] about Homeless suffer due to food shortage at NMB shelters
Look ‘forward’ to 3 Days of Blackouts
EDITOR: We should rather be calling load shedding LoadDowns as we 'look forward' to reduced load shedding in winter Due to the current lockdown, citizens can expect a three-day blackout during the winter, a sizeable decrease from the envisaged 31 days of stage 1 load shedding. "We don't see any stage 2 or 3 during winter," Eskom's Generation Group Executive, Bheki Nxumalo, said on Thursday. According to Eskom’s Chief Operating Officer Jan Oberholzer, while the power … [Read more...] about Look ‘forward’ to 3 Days of Blackouts
