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Road and transport rules for Level 4 limited assistance in ensuring the availability of masks, the onus rests on each individual to ensure that they don’t leave home without a mask.” Window period for travelling between provinces Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has published regulations allowing once-off special dispensation for persons who were not at their places of residence before the lockdown period and who could not travel between provinces, metropolitan and district areas during the lockdown, to return to their homes. Mbalula announced people will be allowed to travel between 1 May and 7May 2020 in line with the regulations. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has emphasised that no public transport is allowed between 20H00 and 5H00 and that no person is allowed to use public transport without wearing a mask. “While the government may provide
Loading Capacity for Public Transport Minibus taxis will remain at 70% loading capacity, with social distancing and mitigating measures to remain in place. Metered taxis and e-hailing services will remain at 50% loading capacity and a
five seater vehicle is permitted to carry a maximum of 2 passengers and a driver. Busses will be allowed to transport 70% passengers of their licenced loading capacity.
ate in the delivery of goods permitted for sale in the Level 4 regulations. The wholesale sector has also been allowed to return back to service. Sub-sectors allowed to trade are e-commerce,
Shuttle Services for essential work Shuttle and Chauffer services will only be permitted for transportation of essential workers and the economic sectors allowed back to work under level 4. The loading capacity is 50% for these services. Charter services used by companies to transport employees working different shifts and outside permitted hours will be subject to the same rules. This service is permitted for essential workers and the loading capacity allowed is 50%
including online shopping for items such as ICT equipment and other goods.
Delivery and Courier Services Uber Eats and Mr. Delivery and similar services are permitted to operate between 9h00 and 19h00. Courier services are permitted to oper-
Passenger Vessels and Cruise Liners Only vessels bringing in cargo are allowed on South Africa’s ports. The transportation of cargo from seaports to either warehouses or final destinations is provided for in the current rules of Level 4. Passenger Flights Only at Level 3 will limited movement of scheduled domestic flights be allowed. “It is when the country’s alert level reaches Level 2 that we will fully open our airspace and allow movement of both domestic and international flights,” said Mbalula.
I am humbled to be the new online editor for Tame Times. My goal going forward is to ensure laughter, entertainment, amazing music, fun recipes, some exercise ideas, helpful tips whilst being honest about our current situation. Ons lewe in ‘n onbekende wêreld wat in ‘n oogwink verander het. Dis asof jy wraggies een van die karakters in die fliek Contagion is. Ek voel party dae soos ‘n volstruis wat net haar kop in die sand wil druk en wag dat dit alles verby is. Unfortunately we are in this and we have to try and make the absolute best of a scary situation. All of us are in the same boat and I believe it is vital for our own mental health that we find beauty in every day. Yes this is not always possible as we are human beings with a variety of emotions but we can either be the ostrich with her head in the sand or we can be positive together. Now is the time to think out of the box. Now is the time to give a helping hand even if it is a funny meme that you share with a friend or a phone call. Now is the time for patience and love. Jealousy no longer plays a part, hatred is replaced with forgiveness. We need each other’s support to fight this disease and be a stronger nation, united as one. In spite of the lockdown there is still beauty to be found all around us. Our spirits can be lifted by small things like an iridescent bird or a colourful butterfly. As the poet Keats said, “A thing of beauty is a joy for ever”. This current pandemic doesn’t change that. Stay Safe, Stay at Home and remember to smile. Renate Potgieter
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LOCKDOWN! 5 weke al Mense dit is moeilik. Toe Vrydagoggend uiteindelik aanbreek en ons weer kan uitgaan, het ek en Gysie al 05:30 reggestaan om bietjie te stap. Wat ‘n heerlike ervaring was dit nie. Maar die res van die grendelstaat? Die totale isolasie? Veral die eerste week onder slot en grendel? Ingehok soos ‘n aap in die dieretuin. Alles wat ons as vanselfsprekend aanvaar het vantevore, is skielik net weg. Jy kan nie gaan stap of fietsry nie, jy mag net winkels toe gaan as jou kos klaar is of jou pille op is, en as Jan van die dak af foeter omdat hy die DSTV skottel wou regskuif na die wind hom skeef gewaai het, dan is dit ‘n mediesenoodgeval en toelaatbaar.
Skielik is alledaagse take tien keer meer intens. Jong, ek het sekerlik al ‘n duisend keer kos gemaak vandat die president sy afkondiging gemaak het! Dan is daar natuurlik die daaglikse huistakies. Vloer vee en was, afstof, skottelgoed was, wasgoed was… Wasgoed was. En dan reën dit! Vir 5 dae aan mekaar! Kyk, ek gee nie om oor die reën nie, ek is inteendeel baie dankbaar daarvoor. Maar as jy die dag wil wasgoed was, dan terg die motreën jou darem maar vreeslik. So wat doen ek? Ek maak ‘n plan. Gysie trek die karre uit die motorhuis en span vir my tou. Ek gaan haal die staanwaaier en positioneer die ding dat hy mooi tussen al die wasgoed sal inwaai soos ‘n lekker somerbriesie. “Tieng-tiengelieng!” sing die wasgoedmasjien vir my. Die eerste bondel wasgoed is klaar. Haal dit uit, sit die volgende bondel in, gryp die wasgoedpennetjies, stsp motorhuis toe. Daar gekom gaan staan ek onder die temporêre wasgoedlyn en kyk op. My 1.63m lyf gaan nooit by daai lyn bykom nie! So stap ek maar weer terug in en gaan haal die trapleer. O gonna, hier kom moeilikheid… Nou kyk, as jy nog nooit moes wasgoed ophang met die hulp van ‘n leer nie, dan weet jy nie wat harde werk is nie. Jy kan sommer jou lidmaatskap by die gym gaan kanselleer en liewers dít doen! Hier is jou oefen program: * Buk af en kry kledingstuk.
* Klim op met leer. * Besef jy het die pennetjies vergeet. * Klim af met leer. * Gryp ‘n paar wasgoedpennetjies. * Klim op met leer. * Trap halfpad op jou japon vas. * Swaai jou arms soos ‘n dronk panda en gee ‘n bloedstollende gil tot jy jou balans terugkry. * Staan 2 minute stil en haal diep asem tot jou hart ophou klop in jou keel. * Hang die kledingstuk op met ‘n gestrek, want jy het die leer te ver van die lyn af geplaas. * Klim af en mis die onderste trappie heeltemal, wat veroorsaak dat jy amper plat op jou bas gaan sit. * Herhaal. Toe daai eerste bondel klaar op die draad is, hier “tieng-tiengelieng!” die tweede bondel uit die waskamer. Wat?! Hoe kan 45 minute al klaar verby wees? Daar staan ek al swoegend en swetend in die motorhuis en oordenk net hoe nodig dit is vir ons om skoon klere te dra as ons in elk geval nêrens kan heen gaan nie. Met ‘n sug en ‘n oorweldigende lus om aan die tjank te gaan, gaan haal ek die tweede bondel uit. En weet julle wat het ek hieruit geleer? Waardeer jou huishulp, sy werk vrek hard! Respekteer die huisvrou, sy werk vrek hard! Huiswerk is nie vir sissies nie!
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05 May 2020
2020 Comrades Marathon postponed due to COVID-19
Athletics SA confirmed that with the lockdown in South Africa extended until the 30th of April, it had taken the decision to postpone the ultra marathon which was scheduled to be held on the 14th of June. ASA President Aleck Skhosana said that in compliance, the suspension of all athletics activities is therefore also extended. He said the Comrades Marathon was being postponed to a suitable date that will be determined between ASA, KZN Athletics and the Comrades Marathon Association as soon as conditions around the management of the virus allow such a move under guidance from Government. Comrades Marathon Association Chairperson Cheryl Winn said their position is that there is no priority greater than the health, safety and welfare of the runners, volunteers, supporters, stakeholders and the lives of fellow South Africans. She pledged the Association’s total cooperation and support for ASA towards restoring some sort of equilibrium to the sport of athletics in South Africa in the coming weeks and months.
Talhah is a game-changer face shields for frontline healthcare workers. Singlehandedly he made over 1000 protective face shields in just under a month and will continue until the need ceases.
Safety Masks #COVID-19 Talhah Patelia, a Grade 10 student at Reddam House, Bedfordview, in his commitment to log community hours, decided to 3D print protective
Talhah has printed these face shields for Salaam Foundation, who distribute these items to health care professionals on the frontline. Said Chief Innovations Officer, Community Hours Sarah Welton-Blake of Talhah’s achievement, “Once, every now and again something truly remarkable happens. I have no idea how I would even begin to express my absolute awe with the activities to which Talhah has committed. Making face shields is such a commendable activity, but making 1000 masks is game-changing! Talhah has a special interest in serving people with whom he comes into contact – especially the medical fraternity.
In the interest of honouring the lockdown and all doing our bit to contain the virus, City & Suburbs Realty would like to recruit you to be an honorary City & Suburbs Realty Rental agent.
We challenged all Community Hours volunteers to do what they could with what they had to make a difference during lockdown. The images show just how industrious and invested Talhah is in serving communities which most need support. Talhah may be young but he is a giant in his actions in service. He embodies the true spirit of community engagement in South Africa. I am simply blown away by his actions, and continue to be in awe how he has really embraced working for a better South Africa. With respect I write to you to applaud the work done by one of tomorrow’s leaders.” Well done, Talhah!
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