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COVID-19

ACDP Leader Tested for COVID-19

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Presidency welcomes Rev Kenneth Meshoe’s submission to coronavirus test The Presidency welcomes the announcement by the Rev Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the African Christian Democratic Party, that he has been tested for the coronavirus, COVID-19. Rev Meshoe was among leaders of political parties represented in Parliament who met President Ramaphosa in Cape Town on Tuesday, 17 March 2020. Rev Meshoe has since confirmed publicly that in the days before the meeting with the President and … [Read more...] about ACDP Leader Tested for COVID-19

President Ramaphosa to address nation on COVID-19 (Monday 23 March)

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Monday 23 March 2020 Live Broadcast on the Coronavirus Situation in South Africa by President Cyril Ramaphosa UPDATE 19h00: And now the address will be tomorrow "at an appropriate time" https://youtu.be/J-PwT1-xmcA President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on COVID-19. The president met with ministers and business about the effects of coronavirus on our … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa to address nation on COVID-19 (Monday 23 March)

Bank’s Business Loan Payment Holiday Welcomed

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All banks should match Standard Bank’s business loan payment holiday Dear MyPE The announcement by Standard Bank of a 3 month payment holiday on all up-to-date business loans is very welcome. The DA calls on all other banks to match this relief intervention as soon as possible. The DA has called for a loan forbearance programme since the national disaster was declared, and we are pleased that this request has been heeded. We now need to see this rolled out by all other banks and … [Read more...] about Bank’s Business Loan Payment Holiday Welcomed

COVID-19 Debt Relief Fund and Business Resilience Facility

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DA seeks clarity on SMME debt relief and resilience measures Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the establishment of a Debt Relief Fund and Business Resilience Facility in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, but we require clarity on important aspects. We will be writing to Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to request clarification and elaboration from her office on what the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) means that “…the applicant must demonstrate direct link of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Debt Relief Fund and Business Resilience Facility

President will address the nation “Sometime today”

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President undertakes key coronavirus engagements President Cyril Ramaphosa’s programme for today, Sunday 22 March 2020, is dedicated to key engagements around the national state of disaster occasioned by the outbreak of the coronavirus, beginning with a consultation with business leaders at the Union Buildings. The engagement with business forms part of a series of meetings the President has held with various stakeholder constituencies – including communities of faith and the nation’s … [Read more...] about President will address the nation “Sometime today”

Beaches and all public amenities closed from today – new directives

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In efforts to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to ensure that the transmission of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is contained, beaches and all public amenities will be closed from today to comply with national directives. Shane Brown, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Director: Disaster Management, said the guidelines by Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), compels the municipality to close all beaches, braai areas, … [Read more...] about Beaches and all public amenities closed from today – new directives

One Way to Free up Billions for the Fight Against Coronavirus

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Liquidate SAA so that billions can go towards Covid-19 Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the South African Airways (SAA) Business Rescue Practitioners, Les Matuson and Siviwe Dongwana, to urge them to immediately apply to court to liquidate SAA. They must do so in terms of section 141. (2)(a)(ii) of the Companies Act in order to prevent further wasteful bailouts of SAA that are desperately needed to fight the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa. Section 132.(3) of the … [Read more...] about One Way to Free up Billions for the Fight Against Coronavirus

Eastern Cape Joins the COVID-19 List of Infections

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COVID-19 cases rise to 240 As of Saturday 21 March 2020, South Africa now has 240 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This means there has been an increase of 38 from Friday’s announcement of 202 cases. Among the new cases, is the Eastern Cape’s first confirmed case. “This patient is a 28 year-old female who had travelled to Germany,” said the Health Department on Saturday. Under the age category, the “age unknown’ case is a patient who did not put his age on the lab form. The information … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Joins the COVID-19 List of Infections

First COVID-19 Alcohol Violation Fine Handed out in PE

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Port Elizabeth nightclub fined for contravening alcohol prohibition – COVID-19 The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police fired the first salvo to show that the transgression of regulations, imposed to curb the transmission of the novel coronavirus, will be enforced by fining a Central nightclub R 2500 for selling alcohol after 6pm. Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro said the offense was penalised as part of law enforcement patrols focused on law enforcement on Friday night in … [Read more...] about First COVID-19 Alcohol Violation Fine Handed out in PE

Times when you don’t mind East London being first

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EC Joins the COVID-19 Affected List After many rumours yesterday the health ministry confirmed today that the Eastern Cape had recorded it's first case of Coronavirus. The affected woman is a 28-year-old who has returned from Germany. She is under self quarantine in East London. This brings the number of confirmed South African cases to 240. … [Read more...] about Times when you don’t mind East London being first

The Political Landscape Needs to Change Radically

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We need the collaboration of a new majority to shield SA from COVID-19 By John Steenhuisen MP - Leader of the Democratic Alliance Fellow South Africans Today, as we celebrate our hard-fought human rights, our country stands before one of its greatest tests ever. The spread of COVID-19 through our cities, towns and villages will stretch, to the very limit, the ability of our state to safeguard these human rights. And it will test our resolve and resourcefulness, as a nation, in containing … [Read more...] about The Political Landscape Needs to Change Radically

Join WHO on Coronavirus WhatsApp Line

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Coronavirus - WhatsApp: World Health Organization (WHO) Health Alert brings COVID-19 facts to billions via WhatsApp This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 2 billion people and enables WHO to get information directly into the hands of the people that need it Today, WHO (www.WHO.int) is launching a messaging service with partners WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from coronavirus. This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 2 billion people … [Read more...] about Join WHO on Coronavirus WhatsApp Line

Companies with centralised workspaces scrambling to enable remote working of employees

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Remote Businesses Thrive As Spread Of Covid-19 Picks Up Speed Organisations the world over are racing to adapt their operations to accommodate the remote working of staff. In most cases, this involves investing in large numbers of laptops and other electronic devices. This is in addition to measures necessary to protect office-based employees’ health through educational communications, extra sanitizing and ventilation measures, and cover for employees in quarantine or on leave to care for … [Read more...] about Companies with centralised workspaces scrambling to enable remote working of employees

Infections in SA Rise

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Coronavirus cases rise to 150 The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in the country has jumped from 116 to 150 as of Thursday. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement at a briefing following a meeting with faith-based organisations in Pretoria. “The Minister of Health was able to outline to all of us that the level of infection has now risen to a 150 and that for us is concerning,” he said. The President, together with religious leaders, discussed measures to curb the … [Read more...] about Infections in SA Rise