Regulations to curb stockpiling, price hikes released Government has imposed regulations that will limit unjustified price hikes and product stockpiling, to protect consumers, as the number of COVID-19 pandemic cases rise to 150. The regulations, announced by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel during a press briefing on Thursday, deal with pricing matters during the national disaster. “We are doing this to ensure that we don’t have unjustified price hikes or … [Read more...] about Your Stockpiling Days Could be Over
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MCC and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Missionvale Care Centre Cares Dear MyPE The Corona Virus Pandemic certainly made us re-evaluate our services and commitment to the Community of Missionvale and strengthened us in our Mission to deliver, through partnership, the greatest level of care and well-being to the community as well as accountability to every stakeholder. Serving a very vulnerable and predisposed community the Missionvale Care Centre strives to stay committed to the people it serves by providing services as swiftly … [Read more...] about MCC and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Search for COVID-19 Treatment Intensifies
SA to participate in WHO’s Solidarity Trial World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus has announced a global Solidarity Trial to jumpstart the search for COVID-19 treatment. Many countries have already confirmed that they will join the Solidarity Trial, including South Africa. Briefing media in Geneva last night, Ghebreyesus said more than 200 000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported to WHO, and more than 8000 people have lost their lives. However, the first … [Read more...] about Search for COVID-19 Treatment Intensifies
Now may be a good time to give up drinking
COVID-19 regulations limit alcohol sale hours Government gazetted regulations on the national state of disaster have directed that taverns, restaurants and clubs must be closed by 6pm. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma gazetted the regulations, which outline rules that need to be adhered to by the general public, on Wednesday. According to the regulations, the assembly of more than 50 persons at premises where liquor is sold and … [Read more...] about Now may be a good time to give up drinking
Dear Donald, We are Building a Fence
Government to erect R37m fence at Beitbridge border In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, government is to erect a 40km fence within a month at the Beitbridge border to ensure that no undocumented or infected persons cross the border into South Africa from Zimbabwe and vice versa. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille made the announcement at a media briefing in Cape Town on Thursday. “In terms of Section 27 (2) (I) of the Disaster Management Act … I have invoked … [Read more...] about Dear Donald, We are Building a Fence
SA’s Coronavirus quarantine sites
Government identifies 37 quarantine sites countrywide Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia De Lille says government has identified 37 sites that can be used as quarantine facilities across several provinces as part of government’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Minister said this when she briefed the media as part of the department’s response to the outbreak of the virus following a declaration of the national state of disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa … [Read more...] about SA’s Coronavirus quarantine sites
Pray at Home
Churches cancel Easter services to curb COVID-19 spread The Methodist Church has cancelled Good Friday and Easter Sunday services to combat the spread of the Coronavirus and the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has cancelled Friday prayer. In addition, the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) has cancelled its annual Moria pilgrimage. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting with leaders of diverse communities of faith to reinforce the national response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the President said the … [Read more...] about Pray at Home
Enabling e-Learning
e-School platform is already used by almost 900 000 learners Many South Africans are facing new challenges as the country braces itself to limit the spread of COVID-19. The weeks and months ahead will bring with them much uncertainty at a time when our economy is weak, requiring a massive collective effort to assist government as it works to cope with additional pressures brought on by COVID-19. Helping to address societal challenges, such as that posed by COVID-19, is part of the Vodacom … [Read more...] about Enabling e-Learning
Nelson Mandela Bay Disaster Management Coronovirus (COVID-19) Guidelines
Keep Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch Coronavirus Free Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. Standard recommendations to prevent … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Disaster Management Coronovirus (COVID-19) Guidelines
State of Disaster Regulations
Read the COVID-19 Restrictions as per Disaster Management Act With government having declared a national state of disaster amid the COVID-19 virus outbreak, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has gazetted regulations aimed at containing the spread. This comes after the Minister in recent days consulted her colleagues in Cabinet and the relevant stakeholders, in terms of section 3 of the Disaster Management Act. The regulations will … [Read more...] about State of Disaster Regulations
COVID-19 Restrictions as per Disaster Management Act
Coronavirus Forces Action by South African Government The Latest Regulations in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 as released by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma on 18 March 2020: Release of resources 2. (1) The Department of Defence must, for the duration of the declared national state of disaster, within its available resources— (a) release and mobilise any available resources, including human resources, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Restrictions as per Disaster Management Act
Think Twice Before You Panic
President calls on citizens to refrain from panic buying President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on citizens to refrain from stockpiling on groceries as government intensifies its efforts to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The President said this when he met with leaders of all political parties at Tuynhuys, in Cape Town, on Wednesday, to discuss the response to the virus, which he declared a national disaster on Sunday. He said this as shelves in major retailers ran low on several … [Read more...] about Think Twice Before You Panic
No Rest for the Wicked
Teachers, administration officials to work until Friday The Basic Education Department has confirmed that although schools officially closed on Wednesday, 18 March 2020, in terms of the Cabinet decision taken on Sunday, teachers will continue to work until Friday, 20 March 2020. On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a national disaster and announced the closure of schools to combat transmission of the virus. “The Council of Education Ministers … [Read more...] about No Rest for the Wicked
Has that Frontline Government Employee Taken Precautions?
Government departments urged to take precaution The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has called on government departments to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent the spread of Coronavirus among public servants and citizens at frontline service delivery points. Public Service and Administration Director-General Yoliswa Makhasi has issued Circular No 07 of 2020, outlining the guidelines for the containment and management of COVID-19 in the Public … [Read more...] about Has that Frontline Government Employee Taken Precautions?
Why Bother if People are no Longer Flying?
Lowering infection risk at airports The South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued guidelines for infection control for all airlines, which apply to passenger, cargo and baggage handling. “These are guided by the general guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO). “Assessment exercises have been carried out across all our airports, in accordance with the WHO advisory to ensure that screening measures are implemented to limit the risk of exportation or … [Read more...] about Why Bother if People are no Longer Flying?
