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The sale and purchase of alcohol, which has been strictly prohibited since 27 March, will be permitted during Level 3 There are growing calls for schools to lockdown which begins on 1 June. be closed as the country nears the peak For almost two months, thirsty South of the COVID-19 pandemic. Africans have bemoaned government’s Teachers’ unions are concerned about the During a live briefing on May 26 prohibition of booze. Second to the banning number of teachers and school staff being regarding the calls of members of the of tobacco products, South Africa’s unique infected. Student organisation Cosas has faith community to reopen places of liquor laws have been highly Stepping controversial. joined the call, saying Grade 12 camps Stone worship, President Cyril Ramaphosa In addition to billions of rands lost due to should be set up. said that religious gatherings of up to uncollected excise taxes, regulations of the Natu proposed quarantine facilities be 50 people will be allowed on Level 3 of Disaster Management Act have given rise to used as venues for teaching Grade 12 the lockdown. a burgeoning black market trade. pupils. “Even at this time of crisis, we have Like cigarettes, liquor has still managed to According to an article written by Servaas cared for each other. The pandemic has find its way onto the streets. With police van der Berg, Professor of Economics taken its toll emotionally and spiritually resources strained to enforce a host of and South African Research Chair in on all of us. Many of us are anxious, new laws, the illicit trade has managed to the Economics of Social Policy, by early and we have a responsibility to take flourish. With bottle stores falling prey August South African children will have care of our spiritual and psychological to lootings and a nationwide shortage of lost between 30 and 59 days of school, wellbeing,” he said. yeast and pineapples, the result of home depending on their grade. Many religious leaders have made brewing attempts, South Africans can The same article states teachers will suggestions as to gradual resumption of finally purchase their favourite booze not be able to complete the curriculum, worship gatherings. within the confines of the law. President leaving many gaps in children’s education. “Our faith is what has seen us through Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that alcohol Poorer learners and schools are the least many dark times,” Ramaphosa said. would be available for purchase during able to catch up. The National Association “The faith community has made a Level 3 lockdown. Amendments to the of School Governing Bodies agreed that Ramaphosa did not mention any social distancing rules in her church. great contribution in the fight against exceptions for those preaching, or for She said it was a pity that most of the Disaster Management Act, which governs schools should be closed for grades other the virus.” Places of worship may thus choirs. Regulations for other sectors elderly, especially those who were sick, all lockdown laws, will, however, prescribe assess them internally,” said Matakanye Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp. than Grade 7 and 12. reopen, subject to strict regulations of society have never recognised such would have to continue staying at home, stringent control measures to mitigate Grade 7 and Grade 12 they must be, one Matakanye, general secretary of the NASGB. The NICD has another Clinician Hotline and restrictions. Churches, synagogues, exceptions. but “the Lord would be with them no the inevitable mad dash to bottlestores. to improve #COVID19 communication way or another, insulated to remain taught Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 mosques, temples and other places of Any rituals “that carry even the slightest matter where they were”. The reintroduction of liquor will be the fact being Grade 7 are going to high 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. and support for healthcare providers. worship may resume services limited possibility of exposing worshippers to Her husband, Bishop John Nkosi, said subject to new lockdown laws which deal, school next year and Grade 12s are going Help protect your loved ones by sharing to 50 people or less. Social distancing risk should be avoided”, Ramaphosa they The Hotline 0800 11 1131, predominantly, with the operating hours haveClinician about 20 peopleis in their to university and more specifically Grade this official South African government and other hygiene regulations muse said. But he immediately suggested the church, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline outlets. Importantly, the sale of alcohol which was held at a high school of is 12s are writing external exams and there COVID-19 service with your family, friends be observed at all times. The president state will not be deciding which rituals on Sundays. 0800 029As 999 also operating 24hrs. will not apply to on-consumption premises, soon as everything was is no way the Department of Education can and community. also expressed his thanks to religious are dangerous, saying that sanitisation is finalised, they would definitely be at meaning restaurants and bars will remain institutions who made available their a must for risky rituals “where they form church, he said. closed to sit-down customers at Level 3 spaces as medical facilities, schools, an essential part of religious practice”. be Rose Basson, who attends the Holy and, when they do reopen, willNlikely TOPS E H C T quarantine sites and shelter for victims Sanitisation will be required both before Jerusalem of Repentance in Silverton, temporarily restricted from I serving liquor. K L CIAnot of GBV. Government will continue and after services, Ramaphosa said. SPEwill be said she had thought it would be difficult The following establishments N! 3 during Level to engage with various stakeholders If many services of only 50 people at a for her to stay away this long. However, permitted to sell alcohol A LSO O around their suggestions and deal time are scheduled back-to-back, that she understood that God heard lockdown: Galore Taverns with their concerns around the faith could make for a rigorous cleaning everyone’s iscounts D www.khaabotombstones.co.za .za prayers, even at home. Restaurants community. info@khaabotombstones.co.za .za Khoza, whose father is a 40 TOMBSTONES schedule, with little time for things to Sibusiso Clubs President Ramaphosa also welcomed the dry out if liquid cleaners are used. CURRENTLY ON SPECIAL!!! pastor, said though he loved church, the proposal of a national day of prayer on There has been mixed reaction gatherings would pose a huge risk to Hotels, guesthouses (or any commercial accommodation premises) Sunday May 31. to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s people’s lives. “Pray for the healing of our land and the announcement of the resumption of “This was a bad decision by the president. Only bottle stores and supermarkets, protection of our people. Let’s turn our church services. How will big churches determine who referred to as off-consumption premises, thoughts to all affected by this pandemic While religious leaders in Mamelodi said gets to go and not? We need to consider with valid liquor licenses will be allowed and those who lost loved ones, those who they wanted their congregants back in if this is an essential service. We’ve been to sell alcohol at Level 3 lockdown. Sales are suffering and grieving. Our belief in church, they also said there would have keeping in touch via technology; we will, however, only be permitted between South Africa and its people unites us.” to be long discussions about how they need to keep motivating each other not Monday and Thursday and will likely be The requirement for physical distancing would follow all the lockdown rules. let go of our faith.” subject to reduced operation hours. will remain within places of worship, Bishop Freda Nkosi from the Ethiopian Everyone attending a place of worship President Ramaphosa revealed that these Ramaphosa said, which suggests there Holy Baptist Church Zion Inyanda has to wear a mask, and faith groupsBuy Headstone for R3950 NOW ONLY R8299 regulations, ratified by COMPLETE! the National will be no handshakes or hugs, even Yezikhova in Mamelodi East said her should avoid religious rituals that Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC), Lay-bye Available Unlimited time Period where those are part of ceremonies. congregation was fairly small, and carried a risk of exposing worshippers would be gazetted as a priority and come HEAD SOWETO, 9212 XORILE STREET, KILARNEY, ORLANDO WEST As in all public places, everyone OFFICE: involved would to Covid-19. 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20-year-old woman gives birth by Taxi drivers face jail time if herself, throws baby inside pit toilet passengers do not wear face masks A 20-year-old woman has been admitted to hospital after she allegedly gave birth by herself and threw the baby inside a pit latrine. This happened on Saturday in Motlhabeng village in Mahikeng in the North West. According to a neighbour, the woman has been pregnant but did not want to go home fearing that her parents will shout at her. “She is originally from Rustenburg and was a student at Taletso college. After lockdown she told me that she cannot go back home because her parents will not approve the pregnancy,” she said. The woman was taken by an ambulance after complaining that she was having abdominal pains. Police spokeswoman Amanda Funani said on her arrival at the hospital nurses noticed that the woman had given birth. She said police were then called and the woman was questioned about the whereabouts of the baby. “That was when she told the police that she threw the baby inside the toilet,” she said. The police together with the forensic pathologists then went to the woman’s
rented room and removed the body from the pit. Funani said the police were investigating a case of concealment of birth. “We are not sure whether the baby was still alive when the mother threw her or him inside the toilet. The case might change to murder if post mortem proves otherwise,” she said.
Public transport drivers and operators allowing commuters into their vehicles without a face mask can be prosecuted and jailed for up to six months, be fined, or both. That’s according to new lockdown regulations published overnight and signed by co-operative governance & traditional affairs (Cogta) minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The regulations were gazetted shortly after President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday evening about the coronavirus pandemic. “A driver, owner or operator of public transport may not allow any member of the public not wearing a cloth face mask, homemade item, or another appropriate item that covers the nose and mouth, to board or be conveyed in public transport owned or operated by him or her,” according to the regulations. The same rules around the wearing of cloth face masks apply to building owners, managers, employers and school principals. “A manager or owner of a building, place or premises, including a government
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building place or premises, used by the public to obtain goods or services who fails to take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with regulation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and imprisonment. “A principal of a school, or manager or owner of an early childhood development centre, who fails to take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with regulation 5(3)(c) or (e) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.” The regulations also spelt out revised rules for public transport: “Bus and taxi services may operate under the following conditions: May not carry more than 70% of the licensed capacity for long distance intra-provincial and permitted inter provincial travel; and may carry 100% of the licensed capacity for any trip not regarded as long distance travel in terms of the sub-regulation,” stated the gazette.
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Pitso Mosimane heads back to school during football go-slow Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane is currently juggling both getting his team back into shape and completing his CAF Pro coaching licence. Mosimane would have been in Morocco completing his CAF Pro coaching license however due to the current travel
restrictions, the Masandawana mentor was forced to take his studies online. Having already completed 70% of his CAF Pro license, Mosimane is in the latter stages of achieving the highest coaching badge on the continent. Given his busy schedule, CAF have granted Mosimane additional time to complete his Pro license which usually takes 70 days to complete. Mamelodi Sundowns have setup camp in Rustenburg to prepare for the return of football following a forced three-month break and while overseeing his team’s preparations, Mosimane joins a host of top African coaches completing their CAF Pro licenses online. “I’m in the company of other great coaches from the African continent.
Earlier today’s presentation was done by Belgium’s national team head coach, Roberto Martinez. We got to understand how he worked to make the Belgian Red Devils the number one ranked team in the world,” Mosimane told Mamelodi Sundowns’ official website. Mosimane is not the only Mamelodi Sundowns technical team member furthering their studies during the football hiatus. The club have further confirmed that performance analysts Musi Matlaba and Mario Masha are both currently completing their UEFA C licenses. “Members of Mosimane’s technical team; Performance Analysts, Musi Matlaba and Mario Masha are also in class studying for their UEFA C Licence which is hosted by the Scottish FA.”
“Mosimane, who encourages members of the Technical Team to study further always emphasizes that knowledge is key and it means well for the team when members of his technical team study further.” the club website further elaborated. Mosimane will be looking to complete his coaching badges before the eagerly anticipated return of Premier Soccer League action with his team gunning for both league and cup honours. Sundowns are currently in second place on the Absa Premiership standings, four points behind log leaders Kaizer Chiefs with a game in hand. The Tshwane outfit are also in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals where they’re scheduled to face Bidvest Wits.