https://youtu.be/Qndt7KreKw4 Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for the reopening of Pilates, yoga and other studios under strict and measured Covid-19 guidelines under the risk-adjusted level 3 lockdown. These studios have been shut down for more than 3 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic lockdown – they can no longer afford to watch helplessly as their revenue dry up. While some industries, such as restaurants have slowly been attuned to reopen … [Read more...] about Calls for the reopening of yoga, Pilates, and other specialised studios
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Eastern Cape rethinks COVID-19 game plan
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says they are reaching a point where tough decisions will have to be made regarding funerals, in order to try to control the spread of Coronavirus. “[We’re at a point] where we’re no longer talking about 50 [mourners] attending, but where people will be buried by their children or siblings -- we’re reaching that point,” the Premier said on Tuesday. Mabuyane said they have been receiving complaints from funeral parlours about feeling overwhelmed about the … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape rethinks COVID-19 game plan
ECDC Approves R13.1 Million For COVID-19 Related Transactions 01 April – 30 June 2020
ECDC Head of Development Finance and Business Support Tandeka Rozani The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) says it has approved a total of R13.1 million for disbursement to 25 Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) since April to 30 June 2020. Of this number, 12 were loans related to COVID-19 purchase orders for the provision of essential product items. The COVID-19 related loan applications related to the supply of essential products which include face masks, food … [Read more...] about ECDC Approves R13.1 Million For COVID-19 Related Transactions 01 April – 30 June 2020
Why has our president assumed spectator status?
Dear MyPE On Saturday we reached the hundred-day mark since our country went into lockdown. This is a long time, and I’m sure for many of you it feels even longer. But the truth is we are still in the early days of dealing with this virus. Even with the world’s best scientists working day and night to develop a treatment or vaccine, it could be another 18 to 24 months before this becomes available. We have to learn to live with the virus, as safely as we can. Whether we like it or … [Read more...] about Why has our president assumed spectator status?
Department of education spends millions on overpriced PPE for schools
Dear MyPE The Department of Education has apparently wasted millions of rands, paying exorbitant amounts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for schools, which illustrates once again how the Eastern Cape is becoming the epicentre of Covid-19 corruption. After many attempts to obtain the truth from the MEC for Education, Fundile Gade, through means of parliamentary questions, and asking him directly in a portfolio committee meeting, the costing of PPE distributed to schools has finally … [Read more...] about Department of education spends millions on overpriced PPE for schools
Court ruling allow reopening of ECD sector
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the ruling by the North Gauteng High Court that Early Childhood Development Centres (ECD) may reopen, and we implore the centres to open as soon as possible while adhering to Covid-19 Health and Safety guidelines issued by the Department of Social Development (DSD). The sector has been in turmoil since the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown due to the Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu’s ineptitude and unwillingness to engage with the … [Read more...] about Court ruling allow reopening of ECD sector
Eastern Cape becoming the epicentre of Covid-19 Corruption
Dear MyPE The Eastern Cape is fighting for its survival, battling the deadly Covid-19 outbreak on the one hand, and the cancerous spread of corruption on the other. Not only is the province one of the epicentres for the Covid-19 outbreak, it is fast becoming the epicentre of Covid19 corruption. While government pleads for residents to wash their hands in the fight against the disease, it has now come to light that various municipalities across the province have been getting their hands … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape becoming the epicentre of Covid-19 Corruption
Dedicated cloth mask manufacturing line set up in Port Elizabeth
Nondumiso Mablingozi at work on the Acoustex/VPS production line. Photo: Ed Richardson. Reusable cloth masks made to automotive quality standards are being produced in Port Elizabeth by Acoustex/VPS, one of a handful of black-owned component manufacturers in South Africa. The new line will be able to produce around one thousand washable masks a week, and will create five sustainable manufacturing jobs in Port Elizabeth. “Thanks to our lean production philosophy we are able to produce … [Read more...] about Dedicated cloth mask manufacturing line set up in Port Elizabeth
20 000 SANDF members deployed
The additional expenditure will be R1.5 billion. President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Parliament of his decision to extend the employment of 20 000 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members from 27 June until 30 September. The development was confirmed by Parliament on Thursday. In a statement, Parliament said National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and Amos Masondo, the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), received communication of the decision on 30 … [Read more...] about 20 000 SANDF members deployed
Highest Daily Rate of Infections
SA records 8 735 more COVID-19 cases South Africa recorded its highest number of COVID-19 cases in one day, as 8 735 people tested positive, bringing the national total to 168 061. In addition to the new cases, 95 more deaths were recorded on Thursday. Of the 95 COVID-19 related deaths, 12 are from the Eastern Cape, 38 from Gauteng, 16 from KwaZulu-Natal and 29 from the Western Cape. “This brings the total national deaths to 2 844, with a mortality rate of 1.7%. “We extend our … [Read more...] about Highest Daily Rate of Infections
Several police stations shutdown for decontamination
Editor: MyPE published an article this morning about the large number of Police Stations closed for decontamination (The Growing Number of Police Stations Closed for Decontamination due to COVID-19) - could the writer of the following article, Onalenna Mhlongo, be on the same page as us or even expanding on our information? The Etwatwa, Ga-Rankuwa, Denysville, Memel, Thabang and Odendaalsrus police stations in Tshwane have been temporarily closed for decontamination, after some SAPS members … [Read more...] about Several police stations shutdown for decontamination
President urges citizens to observe regulations amid COVID-19 surge
As South Africa steadily edges to its COVID-19 peak, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens not to be complacent and adhere to the regulations put in place. “We have all seen images and this is the worrying part, of people having parties and social gatherings, attending funerals where sometimes the limited number is not adhered to and without masks. “Tonight I want to implore all of us to embrace the regulations with the same vigour that we did in the early days. I’d like to ask … [Read more...] about President urges citizens to observe regulations amid COVID-19 surge
Surge in new COVID-19 cases
SA records 8 124 new COVID-19 cases South Africa recorded its biggest one-day jump in new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday after 8 124 people tested positive. Of the additional cases, Gauteng and the Western Cape, which are the hardest hit provinces, contributed to the country’s highest increase in the last 24 hours. Gauteng’s infection rate grew by 3 063, followed by the Western Cape with 1 896, Eastern Cape 1 654, KwaZulu-Natal 958, North West 206, Free State 158 and Limpopo … [Read more...] about Surge in new COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 deaths rare in children, NICD confirms
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that children are less likely to die of COVID-19, while the disease is usually mild among school-going kids, aged between five and 18. Even though Coronavirus may be less severe in children compared to adults, the newly published NICD report has stressed the importance of implementing and strengthening non-pharmaceutical interventions. These include wearing masks, physical distancing and hand washing or sanitising within … [Read more...] about COVID-19 deaths rare in children, NICD confirms
The Growing Number of Police Stations Closed for Decontamination due to COVID-19
Police Stations being closed at the rate of 7.75 per day In the 28 day period from 22 June 2020 to 19 July 2020 - 217 Police Stations have been REPORTED closed for decontamination due to the Coronavirus. [SHARE] Click on each of the article titles below to read more: Coronavirus case at Ermelo police station and Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management [2020/07/01] Coronavirus case at Pief Retief police station [2020/07/01] Port Alfred police station closed for … [Read more...] about The Growing Number of Police Stations Closed for Decontamination due to COVID-19
