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COVID-19

Department of Small Business Development SMME Support Explained

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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on department’s readiness to support SMMEs during Covid-19 outbreak After the President declared a state of national disaster in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Small Business Development has been inundated with enquiries from SMMEs about the measures to mitigate severity of the impact on their businesses. As a department, we are part of the government’s response to address the impending impact on the economy, in general but specifically we … [Read more...] about Department of Small Business Development SMME Support Explained

Agriculture and Food Sector – an Essential Service

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Minister Thoko Didiza: Agriculture and Food Sector of South Africa on Coronavirus As you may be aware, that last night the President announced measures to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, which include a 21-day lockdown. Several businesses will be affected, but the agriculture and food supply sector is one of essential systems for livelihood and therefore will remain operational. Our food supply system will remain functional during this period. Agricultural production in all its forms will … [Read more...] about Agriculture and Food Sector – an Essential Service

BEE NOT a Factor for Lockdown funding

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DA welcomes rejection of race-based criteria for funding during national lockdown Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the rejection by Government of the absurd proposal by the Department of Small Business Development to link SMME-funding during the national lockdown to race-based ownership. This issue has caused mass panic in the business community across South Africa due to a leaked document from the department. This is why the DA wrote to Minister Patel on 20 March 2019 … [Read more...] about BEE NOT a Factor for Lockdown funding

Early Action from Municipality in Response to Lockdown

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Bay Traffic and Licensing Centres closed from tomorrow The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Driver’s and Licensing Testing Centres in Korsten and Uitenhage will be closed from tomorrow due to precautions to comply with national directives to deal with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Warren Prins, Director of Traffic and Licensing, said alternative arrangements will be put in place to accommodate clients with scheduled driver’s and learner’s tests as well as those with licenses on the brink … [Read more...] about Early Action from Municipality in Response to Lockdown

Infections – Read ’em and Weep

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COVID-19 cases rise to 402 South Africa has 402 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 128 from Sunday’s announcement. On Monday, the Health Department confirmed an increase of 128 cases. The Northern Cape has its first confirmed cases. The announcement comes just hours ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on measures to be undertaken to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. The President is scheduled to address the nation this evening. “We will thereafter … [Read more...] about Infections – Read ’em and Weep

Full Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa Announcing SA’s Lockdown

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Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On Escalation Of Measures To Combat Covid-19 Epidemic Union Buildings, Tshwane My fellow South Africans, It is a week since we declared the coronavirus pandemic a national disaster and announced a package of extraordinary measures to combat this grave public health emergency. The response of the South African people to this crisis has been remarkable. Millions of our people have understood the gravity of the situation. Most South Africans have … [Read more...] about Full Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa Announcing SA’s Lockdown

Business Steps Up Against Coronavirus

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Business commits resources to COVID-19 The South African business community has mobilised to combine its resources as a way of limiting the economic, social and health impact of COVID-19 on the country. This emerged at the discussions held by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the country’s business formations on Sunday. Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), the Black Business Council (BBC) and other companies and business associations, have established a Project Management Office aimed at … [Read more...] about Business Steps Up Against Coronavirus

SANDF Deployment Welcomed

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DA welcomes lockdown and SANDF deployment to combat the spread of COVID-19 Dear MyPE The DA welcomes the President’s announcement this evening of a nationwide lockdown and the deployment of the South African National Defence Force. These measures are of critical importance in our efforts to combat the spread of the Coronavirus through our communities and contain, as much as is possible, future COVID-19 infections. We also welcome the announcement of a Solidarity Fund to support the … [Read more...] about SANDF Deployment Welcomed

Increased risk of domestic violence for many

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Information and resources are available via online portal, accessible via mobile devices from home In these unprecedented times, we face a period of a number of months of schools being closed, work activity being limited and use of public transport being discouraged. During the lockdown from 26 March to 16 April 2020, families will be staying home to weather the storm of COVID-19. For some this is a fun break and for many it’s an inconvenience, but for much of our population, particularly … [Read more...] about Increased risk of domestic violence for many

President Announces 21 Day Nationwide Lockdown

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Nationwide Lockdown as from Midnight 26 March 2020 Until Midnight 16 April 2020 all South Africa citizens must stay at home Exempted - Health workers, emergency personnel, security services, those involved in food industry, medical and hygiene personnel. Individuals not allowed to leave their homes except to - seek medical care, buy food. All shops and businesses will be closed except for pharmacies, banks, supermarkets, healthcare providers. Companies essential to production of … [Read more...] about President Announces 21 Day Nationwide Lockdown

When Being Polite Could be the Death of You

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Whilst Plain Dumb and Dumber Stand Behind You Standing in the queue to pay in a well known pharmacy this afternoon I practiced social distancing from the person in front of me. Behind me were two 'ladies' discussing in loud voices their struggles to find hand sanitiser and essentials in anticipation of a lockdown announcement this evening. SO, you could say that they were aware of the COVID-19 threat AND of the recommendations around social distancing. BUT, they insisted on entering my … [Read more...] about When Being Polite Could be the Death of You

Toilet Paper Prices up by 421%

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Looks like Spain leads the Way with TP Profit Taking As we see Coronavirus fueling fear buying, Euromonitor International’s new intelligence pricing solution – Via – tracked key consumer good categories prices in specific countries to analyze how supply and demand are affecting price changes in the e-commerce environment. Toilet paper Spain, France, Germany and the United States lead the ranking with the highest medium price growth of toilet paper, with increases of 412%, 318%, 253% and … [Read more...] about Toilet Paper Prices up by 421%

FFS People let’s learn from those Countries already affected by COVID-19

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Lockdown South Africa Now What are we doing hanging around for the President to give us PERMISSION to go into lockdown? Italy is in lockdown, most of the European States are in lockdown - they were the first to start on the infection curve and South Africa is in the perfect position to learn from their example. The infections continue, not all are going to die BUT we are in a race with the rest of the world BECAUSE the country that contains the virus best AND emerges with their economy … [Read more...] about FFS People let’s learn from those Countries already affected by COVID-19

Ramaphosa: “South Africans fully understand the gravity of the situation”

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Dear Fellow South African, There comes a time in the affairs of a country when, in the face of the most formidable of challenges, its very existence as a nation is put to the test. The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread at a relentless pace across the globe. As nations of the world we find ourselves in the same fight: to contain the virus, to protect the lives of our people, and to fortify our economies against the inevitable disruption to manufacturing, productivity, growth and … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa: “South Africans fully understand the gravity of the situation”