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COVID-19

Report SAPS and SANDF Abuse via WhatsApp

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DA launches WhatsApp line to report Police and Army abuse and advise the public Dear MyPE Today the Democratic Alliance (DA) launched a dedicated WhatsApp number (067 977 9324) and email address (reportpoliceabuse@da.org.za) where members of the public can report any acts of assault, abuse or bribery by law enforcement officers. They can also send the DA their questions regarding their legal rights during the Covid-19 lockdown. We will use these platforms to advise citizens on their … [Read more...] about Report SAPS and SANDF Abuse via WhatsApp

Why The Coronavirus Infection Numbers DON’T Make Sense

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Check my numbers: Based on a South African population of 57.7 Million and a death-rate of 0.3695% we COULD be seeing 213 202 deaths in South Africa Many Memes are making the rounds comparing death rates from the Flu, AIDS etc. to COVID-19 - read this article carefully for another more sobering perspective. Based on the numbers reported in these memes most people are beginning to doubt that COVID-19 is a 'problem'. BUT if we compare the 77 000 deaths per year from AIDS to the 213 202 … [Read more...] about Why The Coronavirus Infection Numbers DON’T Make Sense

Lockdown Day 5 – Alan and Bonnie Share State Secrets

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Bonnie gets her 5 seconds of fame right at the end and it is a bit of a gem! https://youtu.be/gxZD1iZN1xQ Day 5 of the SA Coronavirus Lockdown and amidst sh!tty reports that some countries are running out of Toilet Paper Alan and Bonnie share a State Secret on how to survive on ONE roll of Toilet Paper OR as we used to call TP whilst in the SADF - White Gold! … [Read more...] about Lockdown Day 5 – Alan and Bonnie Share State Secrets

A PERFECT Excuse to go for a Walk or Drive During Lockdown

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AND You may also save more than one life in the process In response to an SMS plea from the South African National Blood Service this morning I took a walk to their premises next to Provincial Hospital in order to 'tap a pint'! As luck would have it I was unable to donate blood today - see the video for the reason why: https://youtu.be/DveuxNJ5nq8 As per the official government list of Critical Services during lockdown, point 5 under Health states: “Blood transfusion services including … [Read more...] about A PERFECT Excuse to go for a Walk or Drive During Lockdown

How to help your bank account survive the lockdown

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a 21-day lockdown period for the South African public may be met with heightened levels of anxiety for many who, in addition to living with fears of the Coronavirus spread, also fear for the safety of their financial situations. While levels of financial security certainly vary greatly among the population, WesBank has offered some tips which all consumers may find helpful during this crisis period. Resist the stockpile pandemonium It’s an … [Read more...] about How to help your bank account survive the lockdown

Finding Optimism Within the Pandemic

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Create the space to implement positive outcomes in the midst of a global 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 … [Read more...] about Finding Optimism Within the Pandemic

Angola, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria among the most hard hit

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Covid-19 and oil price plunge reveals the most vulnerable African countries Angola revises national budget and suspends CAPEX; Senegal’s first oil development faces debt arrangement challenges; Nigeria poised for a major revenue loss; Analysts predict Ghana will get half its projected revenue; Cameroon can expect to see a three percent drop in economic growth. African oil-producing and reliant countries have been among the most hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and declining oil price. In … [Read more...] about Angola, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria among the most hard hit

Masks Should be Cheaper Now

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DTIC adopts DA proposal on zero duty for life saving face masks Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the announcement by the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC), an entity of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) that life saving face masks will be subjected to zero duty on imports into South Africa. This comes after I wrote to Minister Ebrahim Patel on 19 March 2020 requesting him to do so as part of the DA’s 10 'urgent steps' he needed to … [Read more...] about Masks Should be Cheaper Now

Free Legal Assistance To Business Leaders With Lockdown-Related Questions

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Assistance given by way of free 30-minute virtual consultations with experienced lawyers As one of its contributions to the business community, Caveat Legal, South Africa’s first online commercial legal consultancy, is providing free virtual consultations to business leaders and entrepreneurs to assist with legal questions they face flowing from the 21-day COVID-19 lockdown. “At times like these, it makes sense for us to find ways to make our contribution using the education and experience … [Read more...] about Free Legal Assistance To Business Leaders With Lockdown-Related Questions

Labour Centres should remain open to process flood of UIF claims

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Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling upon the Department of Employment and Labour to re-open the main labour centres in all nine provinces to deal with the flood of Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) claims that will be submitted as a result of the 21-day lockdown period. On 27 March, the Department indicated that all labour centres would be closed for the duration of the lockdown, and advised members of the public to stop visiting them. Instead, employers and workers were … [Read more...] about Labour Centres should remain open to process flood of UIF claims

Small businesses need to adapt to survive lockdown

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SMME's need to adapt in order to survive - “keep your head” With South Africa in lockdown to help reduce the spread of Covid-19, many small business owners and entrepreneurs face an uncertain future. While “business-as-usual” is no longer possible, Pretoria-based entrepreneur Albert van Wyk – who became a self-made millionaire at 22 – says there are ways to keep going, but it’s going to take creativity, hard work and a lot of grit. “We need to adapt in order to survive,” says Van Wyk, … [Read more...] about Small businesses need to adapt to survive lockdown

R2.4 Billion of Refunds

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R2.4bn SARS refunds to lockdown-hit SMMEs, businesses The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has paid out R2.4 billion to taxpayers in refunds since the commencement of the COVID-19 enforced lockdown on 26 March. In a statement, the revenue collector said this was in an effort to balance the safety of its staff, taxpayers and traders, while ensuring that the country’s economy is able to function. This comes as many countries around the world continue to battle with the economic and … [Read more...] about R2.4 Billion of Refunds

President Cyril Ramaphosa – Full Address on Day 4

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R2.5 Billion Added to Fund, Field Workers to Screen in Homes My Fellow South Africans, Good evening, It is now four days since our country went into a nationwide lockdown for the first time in the history of our democracy. This is an extreme measure we had to embark upon in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. As government, we are aware that the lockdown has caused great disruption to all our lives and caused upheaval in our economy. But we all know and agree that this nationwide … [Read more...] about President Cyril Ramaphosa – Full Address on Day 4