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COVID-19

No. 2 Tests Negative

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Deputy President tests negative for COVID-19 Deputy President David Mabuza has tested negative for Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Presidency said on Sunday. “Noting the interest of the public in the status of the Deputy President Mabuza, the South African National Defence Force and the Office of the Deputy President has resolved that it is in the public interest to assure all South Africans that the Deputy President tested negative for COVID-19,” said the Presidency and the Department of … [Read more...] about No. 2 Tests Negative

SA COVID-19 Deaths

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SA records second COVID-19 death The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has announced that South Africa has recorded the second death resulting from Coronavirus (COVID-19). “It is with sadness that we announce the second death of a patient, who had tested positive for COVID-19. The 74-year-old male had been in ICU and ventilation in a private hospital in Ladysmith. “He had travelled to Kruger National Park with his family and came back with flu-like symptoms. He was confirmed to be … [Read more...] about SA COVID-19 Deaths

Abuse by SANDF disgusting

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DA calls on Military Ombudsman to investigate Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns [the actions depicted in] videos making the rounds on social media of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members forcing civilians, who allegedly did not abide by the lockdown regulations, to do squats and push-ups. There are also videos emerging of SANDF members physically abusing people who allegedly did not abide by the regulations. This behaviour is disgusting and the DA … [Read more...] about Abuse by SANDF disgusting

Have you Killed Anyone Yet?

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South Africa is in a 21 Day Lockdown As you read this look around you and calculate just how much space you have available to you in your own home. I am guessing that you have lots of 'Living Space' OR, as a famous Charlie Chaplin lookalike once put it; "Lebensraum". Now pause and think about those living very close to you in shanty towns, townships and temporary shelters - they do NOT have as much Lebensraum as you do, they do not have the luxuries of fridges, pantries, gardens, fresh air, … [Read more...] about Have you Killed Anyone Yet?

Coronavirus Lockdown – Step Out of Line and get this Fine:

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Determination of Admission of Guilt Fines in Respect of Offences in Terms of the Disaster Management Act Regulations 2020 for Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay Any contravention of these Lockdown Regulations will result in the following fines: 11(1)(a) - Convening of a Gathering, Assembly, Concourse or Processing of more than 100 persons wholly or partially in open air or in a building or premises: R10000.00 11(1)(b) - Permitting of more than 50 persons at a premises where liquor is sold … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Lockdown – Step Out of Line and get this Fine:

Municipality races against time to house homeless

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Speaker cracks whip Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Speaker of Council Buyelwa Mafaya took charge of the temporary relocation of homeless citizens to designated community halls as the institution could not achieve deadlines set for commencement of the 21 days lockdown on Thursday at midnight. Accustomed to leading a raucous local legislature, Mafaya issued stringent communication to all Councillors to take charge at temporary accommodation centres. "President Cyril Ramaphosa's declaration … [Read more...] about Municipality races against time to house homeless

Port Elizabeth COVID-19 Update

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COVID-19 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality update: Saturday, 28 March Despite numerous hiccups, focused efforts to enforce and coordinate the 21 days lockdown period, decreed by President Cyril Ramaphosa this week, continued in Nelson Mandela Bay. Civil disobedience The widespread civil disobedience of the national lockdown regulations stipulating residents must remain indoors unless they have valid reasons to travel, has slightly improved. Hotspot areas have been identified in the Northern … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth COVID-19 Update

Will That be Enough Officers?

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More than 20 000 traffic offers deployed for lockdown Government has deployed a total of 22 347 traffic officers across the country, to ensure compliance with the published Regulations and Directions for the 21-day nationwide lockdown. South Africa went on lockdown on Friday in response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. “Our National Traffic Police are working closely with the Defence Force and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in enforcing the law at the … [Read more...] about Will That be Enough Officers?

Wait Until the Lockdown and Then Downgrade – Sneaky

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Call for S Africans to work together in turning economy around despite Moody's Downgrade Government has urged all South Africans to unite, remain positive and continue to work hand-in-hand to turn the economy around. This comes after Moody’s decision to downgrade South Africa’s long term foreign and local currency debt ratings to ‘Ba1’ from ‘Baa3’ and maintain the negative outlook. South Africa’s credit ratings by Moody’s are now one notch below investment grade. “It is with a heavy … [Read more...] about Wait Until the Lockdown and Then Downgrade – Sneaky

Homeless to Get Home

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COVID-19 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality update Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Acting City Manager Noxolo Nqwazi provided an update regarding the streamlined municipal operations to deal with issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. "In the first instance, our Disaster Management Centre has been operational since Wednesday and as part of the directives from the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, we have put plans in place to make sure we respond to the call of … [Read more...] about Homeless to Get Home

It appears the the Coronavirus may be racist

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DA opposes race-based criteria for Tourism Support fund Dear MyPE The Department of Tourism announced on its website that a Tourism Relief Fund of R200 million has been made available to assist Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) in the tourism and hospitality sector that are under economic pressure due to the new travel restrictions during the Covid-19 lockdown. Although the Democratic Alliance (DA) supports the need for such a fund, we vehemently oppose the “delivery … [Read more...] about It appears the the Coronavirus may be racist

Need Accreditation?

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Accreditation for essential service providers Independent businesses providing essential services during the lockdown period can obtain authorisation letters from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Centre, based at the South End Fire Station, 2nd Floor in Walmer Boulevard. You will be required to provide proof of registration and identify. Kindly download the form on our municipal website at … [Read more...] about Need Accreditation?

The Joint Custody Question

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Prioritise the needs of children during COVID-19 lockdown The Social Development Department has urged parents with joint custody to prioritise the needs of the child during the 21-day COVID-19 national lockdown. As the coronavirus outbreak spreads across the country, the department said it has been inundated with calls from parents who have joint custody of their children on where their children should stay during the lockdown. Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu in a statement urged … [Read more...] about The Joint Custody Question

Coronavirus Cases in SA Approach 1000

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Confirmed 927 COVID-19 cases in SA The confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen by 218 - bringing the total number of cases to 927. The Ministry of Health released the latest figures on Thursday afternoon. Gauteng has the highest number of cases with 409 people testing positive for the virus. The Western Cape has 229 cases, KwaZulu-Natal has 134, Free State 49, North West five, Mpumalanga nine, Limpopo six, Eastern Cape five and Northern Cape two. There’s 79 unallocated … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Cases in SA Approach 1000