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Thanks to Ebrahim Abrahams and his family, 500 meals a day have been provided to children and adults in Kewtown since lockdown began.

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sing the money set aside to buy a car for his daughter Miengah (26) who graduated earlier this year with a PhD in geology at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Ebrahim Abrahams of Athlone is helping to feed 500 people daily in Kewtown.

From the time lockdown began at midnight on Thursday 26 March to Monday 18 May, up to 25 000 meals were handed out in Athlone, Bishop Lavis, Lotus River and Lost City.

Abrahams is a Grade 6 teacher at Kewtown Primary School and this is his third year at the school.

“Not even stints at schools in Mitchell’s Plain and Hanover Park prepared me for what I’m facing now. Children come to school wearing tattered clothing and slippers instead of shoes. Their clothes are dirty as there is no soap in the house to bath or wash their clothes.

“Most of the learners come to school without something to eat as they depend on the school feeding scheme. During my three years at the school, I became a father figure to quite a few. I bought them uniforms and

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shoes and I even tried to Wynberg, enabling them adopt two kids who were to extend the distribution abandoned by their mothof food to more areas, daier,” he says. ly. At present, food is also When the schools closed being supplied to people he was worried about the living in Bishop Lavis, learners not having anyLotus River and Lost City, thing to eat. seven days a week.

“On Friday 27 March, I “The community of decided to feed them as I Kewtown and the other knew they would have nothareas were grateful and ing to eat. I spoke to my famchildren would often ily about this and we decidthank me and say how ed to use the money much they appreciated (R70 000) intended for my Miengah and Ebrahim Abrahams. the food. An elderly lady daughter’s present. from Kewtown asked me “My wife cooked the food at home and the not to get ill as she doesn’t know what would whole family assisted with the packaging. happen to the children in the community as We started on the day the lockdown began. they wait for me to come to the areas daily,” Until Monday 18 May, we used our own mon- Abrahams says. ey. During this time, approximately 500 peoWhen the government made it compulsory ple were fed, five days a week.” to wear a mask when outside, Tougieda DoAbrahams says the distribution of the food mingo, a representative of NPO Positive in the community would not have been pos- Muslims in Kewtown, donated masks for the sible without the assistance of five commu- children to wear when they collect food. nity workers in Kewtown. “They distributed Abrahams says as a family they intend to the food and made sure that those in need make this feeding initiative a permanent were fed,” he adds. scheme to see to the needs of the community From Tuesday 12 May, he received dona- of Kewtown. tions and pots of food from the Invisible “We also started a clothing factory in the Hands non-profit organisation (NPO) in area to create work for people,” he adds.

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Following their election as the new executive of the Lansdowne Community Policing Forum (CPF) on Tuesday 17 March, a few days before the national lockdown, members held their first remote meeting on Friday 20 May. The meeting was held over Zoom, an App that allows people to convene gatherings remotely.

Members Rafique Foflonker (chair), Khadija Adams (secretary), Sgt Nkululeko Mnyaka (assistant secretary), Fatima Daniels (treasurer), Shabirah Abdullah (public relations officer) and additional members, Abdullatief Wentzel and Aman Karbary hosted the meeting with Lansdowne police station commander, Col Shawn van Wyk. Among other things, they discussed the roles and responsibilities for each member and ways to effectively serve the community. “We’re currently going through very difficult times and crime has been on the increase. There has been a spike in propertyrelated crimes, such as house break-ins and vehicle theft during the lockdown period in comparison to the same period last year. The surge in vehicle-related thefts in the area are specifically targeted toward older vehicles parked in the streets and not behind a locked gate or garage,” says Shabirah Abdullah, spokesperson for the CPF. The CPF advises all residents to take heed and protect their vehicles, be alert when dogs are barking in the area and be more vigilant for potential intruders.

“We strongly encourage all members of the community to comply with the lockdown regulations and to stay indoors,” she says.

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hen you are down on your luck and some well-meaning soul tells you to “stay positive”, the urge to clobber that person over the head is usually strong. Should you be tempted in this way in the next few months, rather follow the advice given here by John Manyike, head of financial education at Old Mutual.

With job losses potentially reaching up to seven million as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to projections by National Treasury released in April, many South Africans have either already been retrenched or will be within the next few months.

“Even before Covid-19, we already had a lot of people, especially the working class, living from hand to mouth,” Manyike says.

For those who already have or will lose their job, he advises taking these steps immediately:

Guard your thoughts You may not want to hear it right now, but, first off, it is important to focus on your state of mind. “Surround yourself with positiveminded people,” Manyike says.

Depression can lead to many health problems.

Check insurance Before you make any arrangements with credit providers, first inquire if you have credit life insurance. In case of retrenchment or loss of income, the policy covers instalments for up to 12 months or until the debt is repaid, whichever comes first.

Manyike says it became mandatory from 2017 that credit life insurance be included in loan agreements. Many have this insurance but are not aware they are paying for it.

Apply for UIF If you were employed and registered with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), submit your application immediately.

“The sooner you apply, the better. With so many people filing at the moment, you have to appreciate the government’s internal processes and its turnaround time,” he says.

Get financial advice Manyike highly recommends speaking to a reputable financial advisor as soon as possible.

“They can help you determine what is the best investment instrument for your money, depending on how much is available in your retrenchment package and retirement fund.”

One option worth exploring, he says, is an

instrument which allows a scheduled monthly disinvestment which you could use as a monthly income to cover your living expenses whilst you are trying to find your feet.

Downscale Think about which things you can downscale, for example, your car or your house.

“You might decide not to sell your house but rather to put it up for rental while you find cheaper accommodation or stay with family.

That way, you still earn a rental income or money to continue paying your bond.

“Or you could sell your property to buy a cheaper one. If there is a profit, you could decide to use it to pay off debts or to explore other alternatives in generating an income.”

Rebrand yourself Nothing is stopping you from starting your own business or becoming a consultant in your industry.

“Consider how to rebrand yourself in other sectors or in your field of expertise, either by studying further or learning complementary skills. Ask yourself, what alternative streams of income can I generate if I leverage my expertise? Or explore if you have any hobbies you can monetize.”

If you do decide to start a business, be prudent. “It should be something you have been

working on for quite some time. Be thorough in your planning and research.”

Talk to your family If you know there is a financial expectation from family, either immediate or extended, now is the time to have a frank conversation with them.

“Be clear on what you can and cannot continue to do. Sometimes when family hear you have received a lump sum, they ask for a loan, and if you agree, soon you will find that the money has run out.”

To avoid becoming a victim of fraud, also ask them not to spread the word around that you have received a lump sum.

“You will suddenly find you are being approached by all kinds of people with get-richquick, investment schemes. Be very cautious,” he advises.

Change your mindset Overcome the barrier of thinking you have to maintain a certain lifestyle.

“There is nothing wrong with taking two steps back while you build yourself back up again. If you try to maintain the lifestyle you were used to, the money will run out faster.

Make peace with the new changes and don’t put too much pressure on yourself trying to maintain the same lifestyle,” he concludes.

Muslims celebrate unique Eid ul Fitr

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The Salt River Heritage Society says although the traditional celebrations of Eid ulFitr were compromised due to the lockdown, it sparked the idea to flip the script and invite everyone to celebrate from the comfort of their doorstep (stoep).

Eid ul Fitr, is a celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan (fasting period). On Monday 25 May Muslims worldwide had to celebrate this religious holiday, in their homes amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Shabodien Roomanay, founder of the society, says: “We decided to invite everyone to stand at their front door listening to the Takbir (chanting God is great) which was done

from the mosque’s loudhailer.”

Roomanay says this was the first time in history that traditional customs such as visiting families, going to the mosque and sharing of eatables could not be performed. “It was indeed an emotional day for us all. Eid in Salt River is a day where everyone, Muslim or non-Muslim people celebrate together and this year we had to stay indoors.”

Masturah Adams, a Bo-Kaap resident, says: “For the month of Ramadan our homes became the mosque. We prayed and did everything indoors. The night before Eid 4 800F of food was cooked and distributed to those less fortunate. It was sad to eat without our family, but we had a lot to be grateful for.”

Adams, the lead coordinator of the Covid19 Bo-Kaap Community Response Team, says during the month of Ramadan a Ghatam was recited every day on the mosque loudhailers.

“We did the complete Holy Quran each day,” she says.

Fadia Gamaldien says she and her family made use of technology to celebrate with friends and family even though they were on the other side of the screen. “It was the first time in 22 years that we had lunch at home without our extended family. Because of the rain, we ended up not standing outside but instead listened to Takbir live streamed on Facebook.” The mother of two says a family Zoom meeting (web-based video conferencing tool) was scheduled where family from as far as Australia joined in. “We even had a chat with my husband’s elderly parents on Zoom.” Gamaldien says although the day was somewhat sad, they were grateful to still have each other. She quotes a verse from the Quran and says: “With every difficulty or hardship comes ease.”

Schools supplied with lightning-fast internet SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121 A very special corporate social investment (CSI) project has seen 120 Western Cape schools benefit from fast fibre internet access.

Thanks to Vumatel and the establishment of its Fibre to Schools programme in 2014, 300 schools in the country have benefited from free internet access.

The programme sees the rollout of free one gigabyte per second fibre (1Gbps) broadband connection to every registered primary and high school that Vuma passes when deploying its fibre network in South Africa.

Once installed, schools can choose from a variety of service providers on the Vuma network to receive free uncapped internet connectivity.

Taylor Smith, Vuma school project and sponsorship manager, says they plan to reach 400 schools by December 2020.

“Vuma’s ethos since it launched in 2014 is: ‘If we can, we must’, which is why we decided to launch the Fibre to Schools programme. Creating an enabling environment that empowers learners to achieve their dreams is a pri- Taylor Smith

ority at the heart of every school, and in today’s digital world, many of those paths to greatness are paved by access to technology," says Smith.

She adds that the internet connection not only assists the children, but the teachers as well, giving them access to teaching support and materials.

“Vuma’s Fibre to Schools programme is laying a strong foundation by providing free uncapped open-access fibre optic infrastructure with a super-fast 1Gbps line to every primary and high school in the Western Cape that are located along Vuma’s route for deployment of fibre in suburbs,” she says.

While the programme was launched in 2014, the first Western Cape School to be connected was the German International School in Tamboerskloof in August 2016. With the recent introduction of Fibre to Mitchell’s Plain, the most recent school to be connected is Portland High School, with additional schools in Mitchell’s Plain to benefit.

“In a society where knowledge is power, internet access gives learners and teachers the opportunity to benefit from a wealth of resources that they would otherwise not be able to access.

With e-learning programmes and platforms being rolled out in

schools across the country, many of which do not have reliable access to the internet, schools aren’t able to fully benefit from the assistance that these services offer, such as distance learning, blended learning courses and interactive teaching methods,” says Smith.

“Fibre internet in the classroom means learners can better engage and interact with e-learning material. Vuma is extremely proud of the school project and to witness the positive change taking place in schools for learners and educators alike.”

A notable success story of the programme is its involvement in assisting Protea Heights Academy in Brackenfell to grow and develop its digital and technological learning environment.

“It’s been amazing to watch how many schools have transformed their learning environment,” says Smith.

The school has now added a wireless link in every classroom, making e-learning and access to information available for every pupil and staff member.

“Since the introduction of fibre to the school, the school has grown their internal networks to help with everyday education, introducing more classes and extracurricular classes such as coding, gaming and robotics. The robotics team has done exceptionally well and made it through to the Robotics World Championships in Hungary in 2019, which was an amazing achievement for the school. We are truly proud of each of the learners,” says Smith.

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Level 3 status in the balance SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

Safety measures have been put in place at driver’s licence centres.

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Testing centres, schools to open SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS

the fact that Mitchell’s Plain is a hotspot with high levels of new infections, however, there are constant requests for driving lessons from learners and it seems they are more concerned about losing their learners than riving License Testing Centres (DLTCs) getting infected. in the Metropole are prepared to open on “The fact is that coronavirus is going to be Tuesday 9 June, with the shift to level three, here for a long time and we must learn to preanxious learner drivers will be able to take pare to put the best possible protective meastheir driver’s tests. ures in place for instructors and learners,” The decision follows confirmation from she says. the National Transport Department that Eugene Marquard, a driving instructor for DLTCs could reopen on Monday 1 June. the past eight years at Eugene’s Driving “For the City, there is much to consider School, says sanitising is key during lessons around the safety of clients, but also staff and masks are compulsory. members in relation to the health and hy“Most of the learners are scared (to take giene protocols in place to mitigate the lessons) and also aware that the traffic despread of Covid-19, the sanitisation of shared partment is not open yet,” says Marquard. spaces, advancing social distancing and per“I have learners waiting. They had test sonal protective equipment (PPE),” says dates already and now they must get new Mayco member for safety and security JP dates. They are prepared, but they are now Smith. waiting.”

These testing centres remain among the Bazil van der Merwe of Bazil’s Traffic busiest City facilities, which prompts the School says they have similar measures in placement of extra care and attention on safe- place. ty protocols.

“Before clients enter our vehicles, we take The reopening will initially service the their temperature and sanitisers are used. needs of essential service workers and will Both the client and instructor must wear only go ahead if the City is completely satis- masks and the vehicles are cleaned with sanified that all necessary health and safety tiser before and after clients enter the vehimeasures are in place. cles,” says Van der Merwe.

Smith says these measures will be the “We are very grateful (that we can go back “new normal”. These include limiting the to work) as this is our livelihood. A driver’s number of people allowed at the centres per license has become an essential life skill and day, sanitation measures for fingerprinting it’s the first thing people are asked for when and eye-testing equipment and the regular they apply for a new job or a promotion.” cleaning of counters and waiting areas Van der Merwe has been an instructor for throughout the day.

11 years and says the lockdown has been diffi“We are facing an unprecedented situation cult as he was unable to pay staff salaries or and we urge the public to cooperate with us for his vehicles and its insurance. as we navigate this great unknown. It is also “We are not a recognised industry in South possible that we may have to amend our Africa, yet we help put 99% of all drivers on plans with time as safety protocols are updat- the road. ed,” says Smith.

There are thousands of people who need a Residents whose vehicle-related permits driver’s license to get a job and we are worand documents expired during the lockdown ried that the lengthy lockdown will cause period will be granted a three-month grace long delays that will prevent people from obperiod. taining their driver’s and clog the system up These include driving and learner licen- for months to come,” says Van der Merwe. ces, temporary and profesFredericks has five sional driving permits, learners who were meant to roadworthy certificates take their driver’s tests durand licensing of vehicles. ing the lockdown period and Joanie Fredericks, prinshe believes they all would cipal instructor and chief have passed, but now they executive officer (CEO) of need to regain confidence Ladies Own Transport, and practice again. says they have already had She remains mindful of both their cars decontamithe challenges this job will nated in preparation for the bring. reopening of driving “The biggest challenge for schools. the instructor is to take new “We had both cars deconpeople into the car who travtaminated by a professional elled with public transport company and have certifiand might have exposed cates to put on (our) cars,” themselves. she says.

“The other issue is to have They have also bought to instruct from the thermometers to enable in- Learner drivers will soon have back(seat) because of social structors to screen learners the opportunity to take their distancing which is quite before lessons and have am- driver’s licence tests, even if nerve-wracking when there ple sanitisers on hand. their learner’s licence expired is a new, nervous learner be“I am concerned about during lockdown. hind the wheel,” she says.

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The Western Cape, and in particular the City of Cape Town Metropole, has been earmarked as an area of major concern as the country moves to level three of the national lockdown.

Along with Tshwane, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Ethekwini, Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City and the West Coast, president Cyril Ramaphosa said this hotspot would be monitored.

“There are a few parts of the country where the disease is concentrated and where infections continue to rise,” said Ramaphosa.

“We will have a differentiated approach to deal with those areas that have far higher levels of infection and transmission. These areas will be declared coronavirus hotspots.”

A hotspot is an area that has more than five infected people per every 100 000 people or where new infections are increasing at a fast pace.

“We are particularly concerned about the situation in the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape generally, which now has more than half the total infections in the country,” said Ramaphosa.

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, said the government’s differentiated approach and risk levels would be directed by the advice it received from the Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, and inputs from the World Health Organisation (WHO), a ministerial advisory committee, experts and various cabinet ministers.

These levels are applicable “at a provincial level and to all metropolitan areas and districts within that province unless a different alert level is explicitly determined as a hotspot”.

“So far, we have only identified potential hotspots, and we are doing all we can to change the fortune of these areas. In the event that our collective efforts bear little or no fruit, such an area will require added efforts, including subjecting it to higher level restrictions including the limiting of movement within and to and from a hotspot,” said Dlamini-Zuma.

Premier Alan Winde welcomed the decision to move the country to level three and the in-

troduction of the hotspot targeted plan.

“This targeted hotspot plan will utilise our combined government resources to slow the spread of the virus, to protect vulnerable people, and to save lives.

“We look forward to working with all levels of government in implementing this plan,” Winde said.

Ramaphosa said hotspot areas would be reviewed every two weeks.

“In dealing with the virus in these areas, we will implement intensive interventions aimed at decreasing the number of new infections.

We are putting in place enhanced measures of surveillance, infection control and management,” he said.

These interventions will include a team of experienced personnel comprising health workers, experts and emergency medical practitioners. Each hotspot will be linked to testing services, isolation facilities, quarantine facilities, treatment, hospital beds and contact tracing.

Winde said it would not be “business as usual in the Western Cape”.

“We must all change our behaviour to keep safe and to save lives. Every single one of us has a role to play in doing this. When you keep yourself safe – by wearing a cloth mask when in public, by keeping your distance, by following the golden rules of hygiene and by staying home as much as possible – you keep your loved ones safe too.”

He added that while most people would recover after being infected, some of the people we love the most, who might be older or have an underlying health condition, may not.

“We must change the way we live so that they are protected too,” Winde said.

Ramaphosa warned that should residents not adhere to lockdown regulations and the curve not be flattened, any part of the country could be moved back to higher alert levels.

“Should it be necessary, any part of the country could be returned to alert levels four or five if the spread of infection is not contained despite our interventions and there is a risk of our health facilities being overwhelmed,” he said.

“In time, however, through our efforts, it will be possible to place areas where infections are low on levels two or one.”

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Mixed feelings as sales resume SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121 The lift of the ban on the sale of liquor under lockdown level three has been met with mixed emotions.

While some are happy, authorities are concerned at the potential threat it, combined with regulation changes under the new alert level, may hold.

South African Breweries (SAB), Distell and Diageo have resumed production and transportation. Many retailers who had moved their stock off-site at liqour outlets as a result of looting at the beginning of the lockdown have returned their stock to stores in anticipation of the first day of trade, yesterday, Monday 1 June.

Under level three restrictions, liquor outlets can trade between Monday and Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 (for off-site consumption only). The sale of alcohol on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays is prohibited.

Strict quantities have also been imposed.

All major bodies and producers welcomed the announcement that liquor trade would again be allowed.

“The economy is being reopened and our business can trade again. As responsible citizens, we are working with the government to ensure we keep following health and safety guidelines as we move to level three. Now more than ever before we need to drink responsibly,” said SAB in a statement.

The company supports the livelihood of around 250 000 people through its partnerships and production.

Similarly, Distell says: “The fight against Covid-19 is a collective responsibility. For our part, we remain committed to the safety of our customers, consumers and employees. We appeal to all consumers to enjoy our products responsibly.

“We are ready to start making a valuable contribution to the restarting of the South African economy and saving the livelihoods

of over one million people across the value chain.

“We are especially pleased that, working with the government, we have developed solutions so that nearly 35 000 tavern owners can start to trade responsibly and benefit economically,” the statement continued.

Yesterday morning, Monday 1 June, residents queued at several outlets across the country to break the two-month “drought”.

“When I went to the liquor store at 09:30, there were only two people in the line. My wife went to the shopping centre at noon and said there was a line around the corner,” says William Bent.

Natalie Mentoor says there were also no lines at her local outlet, but long lines at other stores in nearby areas.

Videos flooded social media yesterday, showing residents standing in long queues outside mega stores. One clip even showed a light-hearted countdown to 09:00 with cheers shouted as the doors opened.

MEC for community safety Albert Fritz says the Western Cape Liquor authority will continue to monitor outlets during this time.

He raised concerns over the impact the lift on the ban could have on hospitals and safety structures.

“Groote Schuur Hospital previously stated that they have experienced a two-thirds drop in trauma cases related to the ban on alcohol sales during the lockdown period, creating additional bed space to assist with Covid-19 related cases.

“In our province, we have equally seen a decrease in alleged murder admissions. Between weeks 14 and 21 of 2020 (the lockdown), there was a 46.58% decrease in alleged murders as compared to the same period last year,” he says.

Fritz has called on citizens to act responsibly and to comply with the law. Driving under the influence of alcohol and domestic violence will not be tolerated.

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People’s Post asked readers on Facebook All couriers are paid per trip. Fares are to share their opinion on delivery costs, and based on preset rates per kilometre, as well whether they experienced it as being pro- as a set pick-up and drop-off fee. These fares hibitively expensive or not. vary by city. Courier fares may also include While Pieter Baartman said there defi- tips, against which there is no Uber Eats nitely was a 30% and 40% increase on two service fee. orders he placed, Yvonne van Niel Snyders “For May, all delivery fees were waived said there was only an R8 increase in the for customers,” the spokesperson said. price of a gatsby ordered from a local shop.

Uber Eats partners with 3 000 plus restau“And it is still as tasty. For some compa- rants and stores across South Africa. Asked nies, it is still about customer satisfaction whether more people and businesses in and and the money will follow,” she said. around Cape Town were making use of its Scotty Slight said before lockdown, res- delivery service now than in the first quartaurants and takeaways did not rely only on ter of the year, the spokesperson said it has food delivery apps as people would collect seen interest from all types and sizes of busitheir own food. “But right now, some charge nesses and restaurants. In response, it has restaurants 30% commission; so for every waived activation fees for new restaurants.

R100, the restaurant gets R30 so why don’t The app has also accelerated its plans for you ask delivery services how they can essential items and convenience deliveries charge such high commission on restau- on Uber Eats and is also pursuing new servirants?” ces to provide on-demand So that is what we and scheduled delivery did. MR D and Uber solutions.

Eats, two of the largest Starting yesterday, food delivery platconsumers were again alforms in the country, lowed to personally colwere asked for feedlect takeaways from resback. Only Uber Eats taurants. Under level 3, responded. drive-thrus are also alAccording to a lowed to open and restauspokesperson for Uber rants with a liquor liEats, the most popular cence may sell alcohol orders during the lockMondays to Thursdays, down locally included 09:00 to 17:00. chicken wings, ribs, Julie Huckle, co-owner sweetcorn soup and of Pirates Steakhouse & cheeseburgers.

Pub in Plumstead, conIt was explained that firms, to boost revenue restaurants pay a serand to help relieve the vice fee to Uber Eats for pressure on liquor stores, orders placed by eat- At the beginning of lockdown level it is selling alcoholic bevers. four, many were excited to get fast erages at liquor store “The service fee is food.

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KAYLYNNE BANTOM @bantomkaylynne A restaurant owner in Sea Point says the continued closure of restaurants, even now that the country-wide lockdown has been downgraded to level three, is leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of many people in the restaurant sector.

Pouchta Elguennaouni, co-owner of Andolousse Moroccan Cuisine in Sea Point, says he fears that if government continues to prohibit restaurants from reopening, he might lose his business.

Elguennaouni, who has a branch in Woodstock too, says his restaurant has been closed since Wednesday 25 March.

“Business is bad, we had to let go of most of our staff. Our cash flow dried up completely in April.”

He says some of his peers in the sector can already foresee that they will not be able to get the pots cooking again if things do not change soon. Elguennaouni says he is renting the two premises from which his businesses are being run and has already missed two payments.

Elguennaouni’s business partner, who does not want to be mentioned, says they have not received any support from government even after numerous attempts to apply for financial relief.

He says: “We’ve applied at the Small Enterprise Development Agency for debt re-

lief. We submitted all the requested documentation. After more than a month, we received a mail saying that the relief was oversubscribed – nothing for us.”

He says their applications for the Covid19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) have also been unsuccessful. Elguennaouni says in order to generate an income, they have now started doing food deliveries but says it does not help much. “Right now our revenue for the month is what we normally make in two days.”

Local and international celebrity chef, Jenny Morris says: “The lockdown has devastated and destroyed our industry. It has robbed people of their jobs and livelihood.

We see no end in sight.”

She also feels that the sector does not get any government support. “I know businesses that have been around for many years that have been so badly affected that, sadly, they won’t be reopening. The saddest part of the terrible situation we find ourselves in is the loss of many jobs.”

The author of several cookbooks says she has tried to take her business online by offering team building and cooking classes via Zoom but says it is not sustainable. “Essentially our main income and that of many others have come to a complete halt.”

Morris, like many others in the hospitality sector, fears that businesses will never be able to fully recover after the lockdown.

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igh volumes of people are gathering daily on the 8km stretch from the entrance to Masiphumele at Pokela Road to where Kommetjie begins to exercise.

Sgt Leon Fortuin, a spokesperson for Ocean View police, says numerous people run up and down Kommetjie Road every day; with people from Masiphumelele covering the distance from Pokela Road to the entrance of Ocean View at Milky Way, and people from Ocean View running from Milky Way to the entrance of Kommetjie, about 3km further down.

Ania Saimon, a Masiphumelele resident, says she passes too many people to count each morning.

“We are plenty; there are more than 50 of us exercising every day. Most of the people are from Masi.”

She adds the motive for her daily workout is because she is not working during lockdown: “I can’t sit for 24 hours – just sitting – so I have to exercise. I’m gaining weight now.

And for most of us women, there’s this belly thing that we want to get rid of – the belly fat.”

She says the people she encounters on the road are mostly strangers. This increased interaction raises the risk for residents like herself to cross paths with people who might have been exposed to or are infected with Covid-19.

“Yes, I am worried. So I do take my mask when I go out at 07:00.”

Luyanda Masele, a fitness trainer from Masi, also says keeping his group safe while training is his priority.

“We wear masks while we train and we don’t touch each other. We also do social dis-

tancing; I tell them that one must stand here and one must stand there.”

Originally from Port Elizabeth, the 40-yearold hospitality student says lockdown has been difficult for him, but his morning training sessions keep him sane. “We have about 20 to 30 people who train. We start at 07:30 and finish at 08:30, doing some power-walking, running and other exercises,” says Masele.

Rugby clubs and players have been ravaged by the lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Not only are no matches being played, but players also have to train on their own at home and most of them are unemployed and have been so since mid-March.

With club rugby being an amateur sport, most players are not paid for playing. Most of them have to maintain a day job.

With the lockdown, everyone is at home which means players are not able to go to work to put food on the table.

People’s Post contacted clubs to ask how they are assisting their players and how the players are keeping fit at home.

League competitions were initially postponed to start in May. SK Walmers, playing in Super League A, is working in conjunction with the community in the Bo-Kaap to assist with distributing food in the area.

With lockdown regulations restricting movement, the club decided to hold a food drive during Ramadan, where players and sponsors were tasked with food donations to be distributed at a later stage.

“At the moment, everyone’s hands are tied because of the lockdown and we are adhering to the request of the president to stay at home. I can assure you that we will go full out with our annual food drive as we know the plight of our communities from where our players come from,” says Gamiem Khan, president of the club.

At Rangers rugby club in Athlone, players are donating food parcels to individuals and not as a club, per se.

lockdown. “There are so many people in the area, using their cellphones to track their progress. They become easy targets. If they’re exercising in groups, then the activity is made safer, but people who exercise alone, that makes them more vulnerable. Please exercise caution every morning,” he says.

V Report incidents to Ocean View police on 021 783 8300.

Groups of people exercise together each morning on Kommetjie Road.

Club rugby’s players and their families hard hit in lockdown AVRIL FILLIES

Fortuin says, in addition to the risk of contracting Covid-19 while coming into contact with the hordes of people on the road, another risk has presented itself in the area.

“Robberies have been reported during the 06:00 to 09:00 exercise window around Ocean View since the lockdown was downgraded to level four.”

And the risk remains during level three of

The donations are mostly for the elderly in Manenberg who are dependent on their monthly grant or food deliveries from community organisations. Players are training at home and are posting their training sessions on social media.

At the rugby clubs Lagunya in Nyanga, Hands and Heart in Kraaifontein, Langa no food parcels are being handed to players, also due to the lockdown.

The only club that is helping their players is Van der Stel-Evergreens in Stellenbosch.

According to Charles Williams, chair of Van der Stel-Evergreens, most of the players at the club are not working in the vineyards or restaurants in the area and are at home.

“Since last year, the club helped players with basic food items when they shared their needs with the management. When the lockdown started, players suggested that they start a food bank at the club where players can donate tinned food or any other nonperishable food for a food parcel for distribution among themselves.

“This initiative means that the players are not only buddies on the field but see each other as family; and families look after each other. The club also made funds available to assist with the food parcels that were distributed the past weekend to homes by management members who could move around as essential workers,” he says.

Abe Fredericks, chair of Northerns in Elsies River, says they carried out their distribution before Ramadan started due to the sponsor only being available at that time.

“People are also more aware of the plight of their neighbours and have more empathy and sympathy with what it means not to have something to eat,” says Fredericks.

Cut the gut with home exercise SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121 With many at home, and now being the perfect time to get fit and active, People’s Post reached out to personal trainer Cecil Haynie also known as the Gutcutter to comprise a simple and fun home workout suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Haynie says: “According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adults aged 18 to 64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate – and vigorous-intensity activity.

“It can’t be stressed enough how important physical exercise and healthier habits are now more than ever.”

Here are two easy tricks and tips to cut that couch potato curse.

Stretching and breathing When last did you give your body an old fashioned stretch? If it was good for you back then, then it is good for you now.

“Stretching and breathing is an exercise on its own and has often been overlooked, but the importance of it is unmatched. Not only does it help in lowering your blood pressure and allows your body to become calmer, but it is especially important for people who are experiencing high stress and anxiety levels during these trying times,” says Haynie.

To do effective exercises, Haynie says to gather your family members, play a low tempo song – like your favourite love song or two, and do some slow and gentle stretches.

“The important part here is to monitor your breathing, by inhaling and exhaling slowly as you keep each stretch for about 20 to 30 seconds. Start with rotating your head in a circular motion, gently, slowly and breathing. From there you move to your shoulders until you finish with your feet.”

Move more With lockdown level three restrictions in place, an exercise window is allowed between 06:00 and 18:00 daily.

“This will be a good time to get some of the activity goals in, but not all of us prefer being out that early on the road, do we?

One of the best ways to get moving during lockdown and get the heart rate up and pumping is a ‘dance-off’ competition with your kids,” says Haynie.

“Remember the goal here is to move more. Create a playlist of golden oldies and current dance hits and skud jou biscuit.

This is a fun way to get the family moving.”

He suggests implementing simple rules such as no sitting allowed, everyone must dance and show their best moves and the winner receives a prize.

“If the dancing does not increase your heart rate then the laughing will. This activity should last for 30 minutes, but I am sure it will go on much longer,” he says.