Dear MyPE President Ramaphosa’s announcement last night that the Lockdown will continue at Level 2 is nothing but a capitulation to the real power in the ANC, who desperately want to cling to the “new normal” they have created for South Africa these past five months. The lockdown, along with the State of Disaster that was again extended for 30 days yesterday, only serves to place power and control in a few hands and bypasses government’s legislative arm entirely. Whether they call it level … [Read more...] about Too late, Mr President. You’ve already killed the economy
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Coronavirus lockdown: Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys reopen as more beauty treatments resume – Lockdown News
Coronavirus lockdown: Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys reopen as more beauty treatments resume: Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys are opening today as part of the latest easing of lockdown restrictions in England. The relaxed measures will also mean tattoo studios, beauty salons, spas and ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Erica and Joni creating a beacon for foodies: Erica and Joni Lutzman, the husband and wife behind The Lighthouse Bistro in the picturesque seaside town … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdown: Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys reopen as more beauty treatments resume – Lockdown News
It’s Not Over
SA may be over the peak for now, but it's not over: Mkhize Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has expressed cautious optimism as the country’s COVID-19 cases take a dip and government bolsters efforts to prevent further transmission of the deadly virus. Mkhize was speaking during an official welcoming of the first members of the World Health Organisation (WHO) surge team that has arrived in South Africa to reinforce the national COVID-19 response on Friday. “We have seen … [Read more...] about It’s Not Over
Coronavirus: ‘The care home lockdown sent my senile grandad into spiral of decline’ – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: 'The care home lockdown sent my senile grandad into spiral of decline': As I wheeled my grandad Martin up the ramp and into a taxi which would take him away to the care home, I repeated the white lie my family had agreed might make this painful scenario slightly easier. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus in Ireland: €1,000 enterprise support grants to help sole traders back to work: Sole traders such as taxi drivers, plumbers and electricians who have lost … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: ‘The care home lockdown sent my senile grandad into spiral of decline’ – Lockdown News
Provinces may have reached COVID-19 peak: SAMRC
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) says there are hopeful signs that the Coronavirus pandemic may have reached its peak in all the provinces by the end of July 2020. According to this week's report, the number of estimated excess deaths have begun to decrease, consistent with the trend in the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths. The information is based on data from the Department of Home Affairs of the deaths registered on the National Population Register. “To calculate … [Read more...] about Provinces may have reached COVID-19 peak: SAMRC
Bodies piling up in BCM as Home Affairs fails to issue death certificates
Dear MyPE Funeral undertakers in the Buffalo City Metro are struggling due to the repeated closure of Home Affairs offices for deep cleaning and decontamination as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent weeks there have been instances of the offices in East London, Mdantsane and King William's Town being closed down simultaneously, and local undertakers have had to travel to Komani (Queenstown) to obtain death certificates. When the doors of the East London Home Affairs office are … [Read more...] about Bodies piling up in BCM as Home Affairs fails to issue death certificates
Coronavirus UK updates live as UK death toll cut by 5,000 after ‘misleading’ figures and 1,000 new cases – Lockdown News
Coronavirus UK updates live as UK death toll cut by 5,000 after 'misleading' figures and 1,000 new cases: The UK's coronavirus death toll has been cut by more than 5,000 after a review of 'misleading' data. The change came after the Government agreed to publish the number of deaths that have occurred ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus: Borrowers paid off £2,000 of debt each in lockdown: The credit reference agency said the amount people owed in non-mortgage borrowing … [Read more...] about Coronavirus UK updates live as UK death toll cut by 5,000 after ‘misleading’ figures and 1,000 new cases – Lockdown News
Residents warned against illegal and beach gatherings
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has noted with concern the illegal influx to our beaches by residents over the last few weeks and is calling on residents to refrain from breaking the COVID-19 National Regulations. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the City closed all beaches and public amenities in March in line with the guidelines as announced by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma earlier this year. The guidelines compelled the … [Read more...] about Residents warned against illegal and beach gatherings
The COVID-19 Test on Sky Sports as cricket returned after coronavirus lockdown measures were eased – Lockdown News
The COVID-19 Test on Sky Sports as cricket returned after coronavirus lockdown measures were eased: Test cricket played in a bio-secure environment without a crowd and social-distancing measures in place. How would it work? Could it be done? What would the coverage look like? In our feature, 'Behind ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus: Brass band survival fears as people give up in lockdown: In recent months, bands across Wales have been creative, practising and … [Read more...] about The COVID-19 Test on Sky Sports as cricket returned after coronavirus lockdown measures were eased – Lockdown News
R22 Million per Death (Conservatively)
Live hard, drive fast, die young and be a good looking corpse is not something we all espouse. Most of us want to live a good life and leave a legacy. For most of us that legacy is in leaving a pile of cash to show our survivors 'something'. Our COVID-19 deaths can all claim some form of martyrdom AND the 'dubious' legacy of costing us piles of money that we as a country will be paying back for the rest of our lives. Consider that he coronavirus has claimed 10 621 South African lives from … [Read more...] about R22 Million per Death (Conservatively)
Coronavirus postcode checker lets you find out lockdown restrictions in your area – Lockdown News
Coronavirus postcode checker lets you find out lockdown restrictions in your area: A new website lets you find out whether pubs and restaurants are taking reservations and the maximum number of households which can meet inside as the coronavirus pandemic rumbles on A new website ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Man arrested in Asda on suspicion of drink driving after car left abandoned in road: A 50-year-old suspected drink driver was arrested inside Asda in Ryhope after they … [Read more...] about Coronavirus postcode checker lets you find out lockdown restrictions in your area – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Students ‘selling clothes to pay rent’ – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Students 'selling clothes to pay rent': Some students have been selling their clothes to pay rent after plans to work fell through due to the pandemic. It comes as two Welsh universities said they had seen a large increase in students ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Gwyneth Paltrow admits she was 'lucky' to find love again after Chris Martin split: Gwyneth met her second husband, Brad Falchuk, 48, when she appeared on the TV series Glee, which he co-created and … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Students ‘selling clothes to pay rent’ – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Moral duty to get all children back in school – Boris Johnson – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Moral duty to get all children back in school - Boris Johnson: A Downing Street source said Mr Johnson believes the harm being done to children's education prospects and mental health by not attending school is far more damaging than the risk ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. The number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Lancashire has risen to 10,042.: To browse the site with fewer ads, subscribe to the Lancashire Post from just £1 per month. There … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Moral duty to get all children back in school – Boris Johnson – Lockdown News
9,974 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Lancashire – here is the full breakdown for every area in the county – Lockdown News
9,974 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Lancashire - here is the full breakdown for every area in the county: Meanwhile, the total across Lancashire - including Blackpool and Blackburn - stands at 9,974. How many coronavirus cases are there? Public Health England records cases for each council area. The ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Home Office spends more than £1m deporting hundreds of people at height of lockdown, figures show: Nearly 300 people removed to Eastern Europe, … [Read more...] about 9,974 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Lancashire – here is the full breakdown for every area in the county – Lockdown News
Involve Civil Society in investigations of Covid-19 corruption
Inter-ministerial committee welcomed, but little faith that government can investigate itself The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says it is time for the introduction of substantive and meaningful change and new mechanisms in the fight against corruption. “Covid-19 served to highlight the cracks in our governance systems, giving rise to even more shocking layers of corruption than society became accustomed to,” says Wayne Duvenage, OUTA’s CEO. “How can anyone live with themselves when … [Read more...] about Involve Civil Society in investigations of Covid-19 corruption
