Lockdown Information & Resources (Covid-19)

Updated 21 May 2020

Here are additional resources and information relating to Covid-19 and the national lockdown.

Important Contacts

 

• Important Contacts – PDF
• Department of Health Corona Virus 24 Hour Hotline (Toll-free)

0800 029 999

•  Department of Health Corona Virus WhatsApp updates
  • Now in IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, SeSotho and Afrikaans as well as English.
  • It is not a WhatsApp group – you will not be spammed.
  • It provides correct factual information using an interactive menu.
  • Click on the link below (from your phone if you do not have WhatsApp Desktop) and send the ‘hi’ message.

https://wa.me/27600123456?/text=hi

• • You can also save the number below and send a ‘hi’ message on WhatsApp.

+27 60 012 3456

• Johannesburg Reporting of Lockdown Regulations Non-Compliance
  • • Brigadier Nengovhela
    • 082 778 0409
• Gauteng Province Food Support
  • • 0800 428 1640

 

Online & Other Resources

• • • https://sacoronavirus.co.za/
    • https://www.gov.za
    • https://www.stateofthenation.gov.za/
    • http://www.cogta.gov.za/
    • https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/fakenews
    • Ward 90 Facebook Page
    • Ward 117 Facebook Page
    • https://www.covid19sa.org/
    • https://www.nicd.ac.za/
    • https://www.sanews.gov.za/
    • https://www.joburg.org.za/

 

Information relating to lockdown

• Home Affairs opens more services to the public
  • • 20 May 2020
    • Source sanews.gov.za
• Minister Angie Motshekga: Coronavirus Covid 19 preparations for re-opening of schools
  • • 19 May 2020
    • Source gov.za
• Economic Relief Measures during Covid-19
  • • 19 May 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• All online shopping is now allowed
  • • 14 May 2020
    • Source businessinsider.co.za
• Social relief of distress grant
  • • 11 May 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za

• NOTICE – SASSA ready for operation from 11 May
  • • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Deeds office reopen their doors to the public
  • • 8 May 2020
    • Source sanews.gov.za
• Businesses, individuals may now relocate premises
  • • 8 May 2020
    • Source sanews.gov.za
• Moving of Premises New Regulations – Schindlers Attorneys
  • • 7 May 2020
    • Source schindlers.co.za
• Guidelines for Quarantine and Isolation in relation to COVID-19
  • • 5 May 2020
    • Source nicd.ac.za
• Media Briefing on Stage Four Direction on Health and Safety Regulations
  • • 3 May 2020
    • Source labour.gov.za
• Worker COVID19 risk assessment
  • • Guide for employees to assess if it is safe to start work.
    • 1 May 2020
    • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Covid-19 Walk-through Risk Assessment
  • • Tool to be used by Occupational Health & Safety Professionals at workplaces.
    • 1 May 2020
    • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Guidance for symptom monitoring and management of essential staff with COVID-19 related illness
  • • April 2020
    • Source nicd.ac.za
• How to access R350 COVID-19 grant
  • • 29 April 2020
    • Source sanews.gov.za
• How to apply for Covid-19 R350 Social Relief Grant
  • • Infographic
    • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Home Affairs services during lockdownGuideline for the Completion of the Permit to Perform Essential Services
  • • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Covid-19 Regulations Level 4 UNPACKED -Schindlers Attorneys
  • • Source schindlers.co.za
• lockdownbozza.co.za
  • • Details on what you can and can’t do during the different lockdown levels.
• Alert Level 4 Summary
  • • 1 May 2020
    • Source stateofthenation.gov.za
• STATEMENT OF THE MINISTER OF COGTA ON THE DIRECTIONS FOR ONCE OFF MOVEMENT OF PERSONS
  • • 1 May 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• Statement by the Minister of Basic Education
  • • 30 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• Statement by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
  • • 30 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• Covid-19 Public Health Response Presentation
  • • 27 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• Presentation on Risk Adjusted Approach
  • • 25 April 2020
    • Source cogta.gov.za
• Covid-19 Alert Levels
  • • 23 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• Extraordinary Budget for Coronavirus Support
  • • 21 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• Lockdown Regulations Update
  • • 16 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• SA’s Covid-19 Epidemic – Trends & Next Steps
  • • 13 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• HSRC Commences Survey to understand how South Africans are coping with the lockdown
  • • 13 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• Basic Education and SABC launch Coronavirus COVID-19 TV and radio curriculum
• Lockdown Update – Transport
• Tested positive for Covid-19 or someone in your home has
  • • Information from https://sacoronavirus.co.za
• Essential Goods
  • • Extracts from Government Gazettes
• Essential Services
  • • Extracts from Government Gazettes
• Guidelines for the 21 Day Lockdown 26 March 2020
  • • Information from https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/26/guidelines-for-the-21-day-lockdown/
• TALKING POINTS – 21 DAY NATIONAL LOCKDOWN COVID-19 24 March 2020
  • • Source https://rcci.co.za/talking-points-21-day-national-lockdown-covid-19/
• South African Lockdown Guidelines & Information – 23 March 2020
  • • Information from https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/26/guidelines-for-the-21-day-lockdown/

 

City of Johannesburg Implementation

• Matongo Oversees Reopening of Municipal Revenue Centres
  • • 20 May 2020
    • joburg.org.za
• City of Joburg Development Planning Interim Measures
  • • 14 May 2020
    • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Note from Joburg City Parks & Zoo regarding maintenance & cleaning of parks
  • • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Pikitup
  • • Waste recycling resumes during Level 4 in all CoJ areas where there was recycling before lockdown – residents are advised to put out their recycling on their regular day.
    • Bryanston’s Ballyclare Pikitup garden site is open.
    • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• City Explores Social Relief for Ratepayers amidst Covid-19 Impact
  • • 7 May 2020
    • Source joburg.org.za
• CITY OF JOHANNESBURG INTRODUCES WEB LINK BILLING (SMS NOTIFICATION) FOR MUNICIPAL STATEMENTS DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD
  • • 15 April 2020
    • Source joburg.org.za
• COJ Situational Update
  • • Shows COJ regions and suburbs
    • 29 April 2020
    • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Environment & Infrastructure Service Department
  • • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• AMENDED COVID-19 REGULATIONS ALLOWING INFORMAL TRADE
  • • 4 April 2020
    • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• AOG – Disaster Management Act. Final
  • • 30 March 2020
    • Source Cllr Martin Williams
    • Gauteng admissions of guilt fines relating to Covid-19 regulations
• Parkview Police lockdown operating procedure
  • • Source YouTube – Station commander Colonel Theledi Gopane explains how Parkview Police will operate in lockdown
• Lock-Down Facts Sheet – City of Johannesburg
  • • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• CITY POWER SUSPENDS NON-CRITICAL MAINTENANCE
  • • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Covid-19 Lockdown Suspended Cut-offs
  • • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• Covid-19 Lockdown Pikitup Services
  • • Source Cllr Martin Williams

 

S.A. Regulations relating to lockdown

• Amendment – Commencement of Services and Extension for Validity of Motor vehicle and driving licences
  • • 20 May 2020
    • Source gov.za
• Amendment – e-Commerce Sales during Alert Level 4
  • • 14 May 2020
    • Source gov.za
• Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa 13 May 2020
• Amendment – Extension for Validity of Motor vehicle and driving licences
  • • 4 May 2020
    • Source gov.za
• Amendment to Regulations
  • • Public Transport Services
    • 6 May 2020
    • Source gov.za
• Regulations
  • • Details on Alert Level 4
    • 29 April 2020
    • Source gov.za
• Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Workplaces Covid19 Directive
  • • 28 APRIL 2020
    • Source Cllr Martin Williams
• STATEMENT BY CYRIL RAMAPHOSA
  • • 23 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• STATEMENT BY CYRIL RAMAPHOSA
  • • 21 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• Amendment of Regulations
  • • 16 April 2020
    • Government Gazette
• Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa 9 April 2020
• Amendment of shared custody regulations during lockdown
  • • 8 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• SASSA Grant Payment Dates Changed
  • • 8 April 2020
    • Source https://www.sassa.gov.za/Pages/Media-Statement
• AMENDMENT OF DIRECTIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 10(7) – Public Transport Services
  • • 7 April 2020
    • Government Gazette
• DIRECTIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 10(8) OF THE REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 27(2) – Department of Small Business Development
  • • 6 April 2020
    • Government Gazette
    • relating to SMME’s operating grocery stores including corner shops, spaza shops, fruit and vegetable stores
• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (“ICT”) COVID-19 – ICASA General Notices
  • • 6 April 2020
    • Government Gazette
• AMENDMENT OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, POSTAL AND BROADCASTING DIRECTIONS ISSUED UNDER REGULATION 10(8)
  • • 6 April 2020
    • Government Gazette
• Public Transport FAQ’s
  • • 2 April 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• COVID-19 Fake News Reporting
  • • 30 March 2020
    • Source sacoronavirus.co.za
• Relaxation of public transport operating hours for social grant beneficiaries
  • • 29 March 2020
• Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa 23 March 2020
• DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002- AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF SECTION 27(2)
  • • 26 March 2020 Amendments
    • including those to essential goods and services
• DIRECTIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 10 OF THE REGULATIONS UNDER THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002
  • • 26 March 2020 Amendments
    • mainly relating to courts and legal services including Family Law Services
• ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, POSTAL AND BROADCASTING DIRECTIONS ISSUED UNDER REGULATION 10(8) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002 (ACT No. 57 OF 2002)
  • • 26 March 2020
    • Includes regulation that all internet sites operating within .zaDNA top level domain name must have a landing page with visible link to www.sacoronavirus.co.za
• COVID-19 national lockdown notice to the restaurant industry
  • • 24 March 2020
    • Source https://www.gov.za/speeches/tourism-coronavirus-covid-19-national-lockdown-restaurant-industry-24-mar-2020-0000
• Precautionary measures adopted by Joburg Parks and Zoo
  • • 24 March 2020
    • Source https://www.jhbcityparks.com/index.php/news-mainmenu-56

 

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