Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed confidence that the aviation industry and the country’s airports will adhere to COVID-19 regulations and directives, as the sector reopens. The Minister made the declaration on Wednesday at the O.R Tambo International Airport, where he was inspecting the airport’s adherence to lockdown regulations and directions. “These regulations and directives are there for the protection of all people and we expect absolute compliance,” said … [Read more...] about Mbalula confident airports are COVID-19 ready
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100 000 applicants paid COVID-19 relief grant
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it has kept its promise to pay at least 100 000 clients who had applied for the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant. According to SASSA, by 31 May 2020, 116 867 clients were paid for the Special COVID-19 SRD Grant. To date, over 35 million applicants were checked to confirm if they are either active SASSA grant recipients; are on the UIF database or receive an NSFAS stipend. “We have received approximately 13 million … [Read more...] about 100 000 applicants paid COVID-19 relief grant
Government to study lockdown regulations judgment
The South African Government has taken note of the Johannesburg High Court ruling, which declared COVID-19 lockdown regulations in levels 3 and 4 unconstitutional and invalid. The court, however, suspended the declaration of invalidity for a period of 14 days. “This means that the Alert Level 3 regulations remain in operation for now,” government said in a statement. The court has further directed the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, in consultation with the … [Read more...] about Government to study lockdown regulations judgment
Community Trust donates R340 000 to support local NGOs
VWSA brings relief to local NGOs and schools during Covid-19 crisis - supplies food parcels and protective masks to five KwaNobuhle schools Uitenhage - In a bid to alleviate the negative impact of Covid-19 on the communities of Nelson Mandela Bay, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has made various donations in support of schools and NGOs in the metro. Through the Volkswagen Community Trust, the company handed over a total of R340 000 on Friday to Masifunde, United Through Sport, Ubomi … [Read more...] about Community Trust donates R340 000 to support local NGOs
Advice on how to prepare pets for a normal routine again
Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS provides pet owners with tips for the time after the lockdown restrictions have been eased or ended. People in many countries are currently spending significantly more time at home, which is particularly beneficial for pets. While pets can provide emotional support and company in isolation, they benefit as well from the increased attention and presence of their owners. However, life after lockdown needs to be considered too. Pets that then spend more … [Read more...] about Advice on how to prepare pets for a normal routine again
Sophakama Community Based Development, Care & Support Programme
SOPHAKAMA COMMUNITY BASED DEVELOPMENT, CARE & SUPPORT PROGRAMME was added to our #CharityFeature on 02/06/2020. Sophakama’s mission is to provide a range of educational, health and community support services in disadvantaged communities. The organisation is primarily a child rights organisation. 1. Health Services including facilitating access to health facilities & services i.e. clinic, social worker, facilitating support groups and individual access to counseling services; 2. … [Read more...] about Sophakama Community Based Development, Care & Support Programme
Just Who is the Liberty Fighters Network?
Liberty Fighters Network Klap Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma - From Port Elizabeth 0011 The South African High Court ruled today 2 June 2020 that the South African government’s lockdown regulations are not legal but they will nevertheless remain in place for at least the next 14 days. Government spokesperson Phumla Williams said on Tuesday evening that government had taken note of the judgment delivered by the Gauteng Division of the High Court today declaring the Alert Level 4 and Alert Level 3 … [Read more...] about Just Who is the Liberty Fighters Network?
Alert Level 3 implications for owners and residents living in complexes and rental buildings
Andrew Schaefer, Managing Director of Trafalgar Property Management (Pty) Ltd clarifies Lockdown Level 3 for sectional title residents and tenants: For ease of reference, I would like to summarise the relevant implications of Alert Level 3 for residents in community schemes. From Monday 1st June 2020 the following gazetted regulations will directly impact residents in complexes: Curfew: has been cancelled Exercise: allowed on the common property and within the district from … [Read more...] about Alert Level 3 implications for owners and residents living in complexes and rental buildings
It Seems Like the Counting Challenge Runs in the Family Minister Dlamini-Zuma
https://youtu.be/nqNa6992ih4 Our friend Jacob starts spreading the counting virus... DA to lodge Ethics complaint against Minister Dlamini-Zuma over misleading cigarette-ban claims Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) will lodge a complaint with the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests against Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, regarding the fact that she misled the public to justify the ban on tobacco product sales … [Read more...] about It Seems Like the Counting Challenge Runs in the Family Minister Dlamini-Zuma
Neighbourhood Watches can operate under alert level 3
The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has welcomed feedback received from the National Secretary of Police that Neighbourhood Watches (NHW) may now operate under Alert Level 3. During a meeting today between officials of the Department of Community Safety (DoCS) and the National Secretary of Police, it was confirmed that the restrictions placed on NHWs have been lifted under Alert Level 3. Within the targeted COVID-19 hotspot areas, NHWs will be deployed to assist … [Read more...] about Neighbourhood Watches can operate under alert level 3
President engages SANEF on COVID-19 response
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in a virtual meeting on Sunday, engaged with members of the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) on the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting took place at a time when the country and the rest of the world are immersed in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. At the meeting, the President engaged editors on South Africa’s ongoing measures to manage the spread of COVID-19 through the risk-adjusted strategy. The President … [Read more...] about President engages SANEF on COVID-19 response
Schools to reopen on 8 June
Schools will reopen on 8 June 2020 for grade 7 and 12 learners to allow for the orientation and training of teachers. The Council of Education Ministers (CEM) took a decision to continue to reopen schools on 01 June 2020, but with School Management Teams (SMT), teachers and non-teaching staff only arriving to prepare for the arrival of learners. “Provincial and district officials should ensure that health, safety, and social distancing requirements, are strictly adhered to when teachers … [Read more...] about Schools to reopen on 8 June
Schools health, safety paramount: President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured parents that the health and safety of learners and students would be of paramount importance as government prepares to reopen schools and institutes of higher education in lockdown level 3. The gradual reopening of schools was meant to begin today with Grades 7 and 12 returning to class. However, on Sunday the Department of Basic Education announced this move was being postponed for another week to improve school readiness. Schools in the country closed … [Read more...] about Schools health, safety paramount: President Ramaphosa
COVID-19 cases spike to 32 683, with 40 more deaths recorded
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has risen by 1 716 cases on Sunday bringing the total number of infections to 32 683. In addition, 40 people succumbed to COVID-19 related disease, putting the death toll to 683 in the last 24 hours. The Western Cape remains the hotspot with the highest number of cases at 21 382 in the country, followed by Gauteng with 4 003 cases and then Eastern Cape with 3 927. KwaZulu-Natal has 2 545 cases, Limpopo 177, North West 175, Mpumalanga … [Read more...] about COVID-19 cases spike to 32 683, with 40 more deaths recorded
Ramaphosa must discipline Dlamini-Zuma for parliamentary questions
When you score 100%... for the wrong reasons Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to reprimand and discipline Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, for her persistent failure to account to parliament through the mechanism of parliamentary questions. We also have requested that he take action against a number of other Ministers who are worst performers. Several Members of the Executive are … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa must discipline Dlamini-Zuma for parliamentary questions
