Virtual Meeting a First Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance welcomes the announcement that the Health Portfolio Committee of the Eastern Cape Legislature will be meeting virtually tomorrow for the first time. This follows after I wrote to the Speaker of the Legislature, Helen Sauls-August, last week, to point out that the rules of the House make provision for meetings to take place via other platforms, and request that the portfolio meetings continue during lockdown using video conferencing … [Read more...] about Health Portfolio Committee to meet tomorrow
COVID-19
What’s the Plan, Premier?
Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, must break radio silence and share the province’s plans to deal with the Coronavirus outbreak in the Eastern Cape Dear MyPE While the Democratic Alliance welcomes the plans the Premier is putting in place to alleviate the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on the provincial economy once the lockdown is over, there has been very little forthcoming about what the province is doing to deal with the pandemic from a health perspective over the coming weeks. I … [Read more...] about What’s the Plan, Premier?
Missionvale Care Centre
Missionvale Care Centre was added to our #CharityFeature on 07/04/2020. Missionvale Care Centre offers holistic care services to the poor. The Centre was started in 1988 by Sr Ethel Normoyle, and has grown into a multi faceted Centre that today offers the following: EDUCATION: Primary School & Adult Basic Education & Training SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Communal vegetable garden & Local Women producing crafts HEALTH CARE: Clinic / Pharmacy / Women’s Clinic / Physiotherapy / … [Read more...] about Missionvale Care Centre
A ‘War’ that Old Men Cannot Escape Fighting in
All through history old men have 'escaped' fighting wars but NOT with COVID-19 With various politicians, media and doctors coming out and declaring the COVID-19 a pandemic and a WAR that must to be fought on all fronts one is inclined to think of the words of Herbert Hoover, who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933; "Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die." History bears us out that the young men have all born the brunt of loss of … [Read more...] about A ‘War’ that Old Men Cannot Escape Fighting in
Municipalities warned against cutting water to residents
This is not the time to be punishing our people for failing to pay their water bills Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has appealed to municipalities throughout the country to refrain from abruptly cutting water supply to residents. This she said, deprives residents of their basic human right of access to clean water. The Minister’s appeal comes after the department received thousands of frantic callers complaining about municipalities who have cut off water … [Read more...] about Municipalities warned against cutting water to residents
Create the space to implement positive outcomes in the midst of a global pandemic
Finding the optimistic within the pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has hit society, business and education at a speed that few could predict, and shaken foundations in ways that none could have anticipated. In the news, only a few items escape Covid-19 in the title. On social media it’s memes and fears about the virus. It’s hard for people to remain upbeat in the face of lockdowns, limited social contact and complex working conditions. Or is it? “Whatever you focus the most on, that’s what … [Read more...] about Create the space to implement positive outcomes in the midst of a global pandemic
Eastern Cape Motors – Open During Lockdown
Eastern Cape Motors - Open During Lockdown for essential goods and services: Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is supporting the vital work of the emergency and designated essential services during the COVID-19 national lockdown, having been granted government permission to make selected Ford dealerships available to repair Ford vehicles involved in essential services. In the event of an essential service Ford vehicle needing repairs, this information must be sent along with … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Motors – Open During Lockdown
It has to be said
Stop sharing COVID-19 Shit Social media is a very dangerous tool - much like a little bit of knowledge of a subject is a dangerous thing. Before you share your latest FUCKING revelation with your 'friends' in the hope of being FIRST do yourself a favour and Google the shit out of what you want to share. IF you Google it and your 'nugget of insider information' is: NOT being reported on by a recognised news publication NOT referencing someone of public stature and medical … [Read more...] about It has to be said
Bergrivier anti poaching project
Bergrivier anti poaching project was added to our #CharityFeature on 05/04/2020. We Are in charge of patrolling and securing the Bergrivier estuary in the west coast to stop poaching. We also cater for wildlife and veterinary care. We have pledged as part of our project to collect funds to help put together food parcels for the people in Noordhoek, Velddrif and distribute to the needy. Online Donation Pages: Site Name URL Go Fund … [Read more...] about Bergrivier anti poaching project
Respect rule of law, urge authorities
As the country enters the second week of the 21-day lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, law enforcement agencies have called on communities and various organisations to refrain from taking the law into their own hands to enforce the Disaster Management Regulations. The NatJOINTS, which comprises of various government departments, is responsible for the coordination of the COVID-19 operations, including high density policing operations, border control, route security and public … [Read more...] about Respect rule of law, urge authorities
Pretoria man arrested for COVID-19 video
The South African Police Services (SAPS) have arrested a 23-year-old man in Pretoria for allegedly contravening the Regulations of the Disaster Management Act 2002. The suspect is likely to face charges of at least contravening Regulation 11B of the Disaster Management Act 2002. This as South Africans observe the tenth day of lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. On 27 March 2020 little snippets of a video, in which two young men were seen travelling around Pretoria with one … [Read more...] about Pretoria man arrested for COVID-19 video
South Africa now has nine deaths associated with COVID-19
COVID-19 cases rise to 1 585, 9 deaths South Africa now has nine deaths associated with COVID-19, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Saturday. At the same time the Minister revealed that the country’s confirmed COVID-19 cases had risen by 80 from Friday to 1585. The country has conducted 53 937 COVID-19 tests. Gauteng remains the province with the highest number of cases with 693, followed by the Western Cape with 433 cases. KwaZulu-Natal now has 232 confirmed cases of … [Read more...] about South Africa now has nine deaths associated with COVID-19
81 000 SMMEs submit funding applications
Over 81 000 COVID-19-hit small, medium and macro enterprises (SMMEs) have already registered to be on the SMME SA database Applications on the SMME SA database were opened on Thursday at 9am, said Small Business Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, during a ministerial press briefing on Friday. Similarly, the department on 2 April opened applications for the Debt Relief Fund and Business Growth Facility in the area of debt relief and business growth facility. “Since the opening of … [Read more...] about 81 000 SMMEs submit funding applications
Emama Nutrition – Making food packages for people in need
COVID19 - Help Emama Nutrition to make food packages for people in need was added to our #CharityFeature on 04/04/2020. 4-5 times per week we do art, craft, reading, cooking, gardening and other afterschool workshops with the children. At the moment approximately 60 kids are participating at Emama Nutrition and Art Gallery. Feeding days currently are as donations and food is available basis, which can be 2-3 times a week. https://youtu.be/4AFGFuPI2_M Online Donation Pages: Site … [Read more...] about Emama Nutrition – Making food packages for people in need
Kinda Cool IF you own one of these vehicles
Extended warranty covers more than 1.21 million vehicles worldwide Hyundai vehicles with original warranties that expire between March and June 2020 will benefit from a warranty extension for up to three months. More than 1.2 million Hyundai vehicles in 175 countries will be eligible for the warranty extension. The warranty extension can vary between countries. Hyundai’s decision comes amid a global reaction to the outbreak of COVID-19, which has caused many countries to take various … [Read more...] about Kinda Cool IF you own one of these vehicles
