21-day nationwide lockdown announced for South Africa

[Azg]

can someone please tell me where my mom and grandpa can go to get money for power and food next month

If they are on SASSA grants or pension those will still be paid.

 

[Ghost02]

Same here. We are moving to a bigger place within our complex but the current occupants need to move out first.

Do you have any idea how that will work? I'm assuming the moving companies will have to shut down.

 

[TheRoDent]

In VB

Better'n nothing.... It could have been Java.

 

[rorz0r]

My gran and grandpa seem to be on their last legs, and obviously the home they're in can't let in visitors so I guess that makes the last time I saw them *the* last time.

 

[Reinierdash]

If they are on SASSA grants or pension those will still be paid.

my grandpa said it would be in the papers tomorrow if SASSA will give a increase in this lock down or grants

 

[Sinbad]

My gran and grandpa seem to be on their last legs, and obviously the home they're in can't let in visitors so I guess that makes the last time I saw them *the* last time.

Sorry man

 

[Markd]

So I applaud Cyril for stepping up to make the calls he has made. I've already noted that we're not on the same footing as most 1st world countries out there that are getting whipped by this virus, and when you look at the options in front of him, even though this is devastating I feel like it's the right call.

I've seen thread after thread on Twitter about how companies, stuck in the dark ages, are grappling with the idea of sending employees home or allowing them to just work from home. It's great that Cyril has made this decision for them as it will protect many many people that corporate South Africa would be too weak to defend, while they try to lookout for their shareholders and own back pockets first and foremost.

Lets go 21 days - lets do this thing!

 

[TheRoDent]

So I applaud Cyril for stepping up to make the calls he has made. .

Lets go 21 days - lets do this thing!

Good call, yes, we really don't have much more to lose than junk status.

But 21 days is certainly not going to be enough. But hopefully it will allow everyone to catch a wake-up and change their behaviours which will then carry us through the next 6-8 months of dealing with it.

 

[RedViking]

my grandpa said it would be in the papers tomorrow if SASSA will give a increase in this lock down or grants

Yeah, we should have more details tomorrow. Don't worry tonight yet. I think they will sort it out and make sure everything is still paid as usual.

 

[Zukat]

Are there any changes to SA residents and non-residents that need to leave the country during the lockdown?

 

[Steamy Tom]

Are there any changes to SA residents and non-residents that need to leave the country during the lockdown?

Non residents will probably be less of an issue, but residents where you going? You won't be welcome there

 

[DreamKing]

so I don't need to pay tax for the next 21 days, right?

 

[Markd]

Good call, yes, we really don't have much more to lose than junk status.

But 21 days is certainly not going to be enough. But hopefully it will allow everyone to catch a wake-up and change their behaviours which will then carry us through the next 6-8 months of dealing with it.

I think its just breathing room. It's an opportunity to hit the pause button and think this over BEFORE it overwhelms us and puts us in a position whereby our only option is to react to the chaos that is erupting. I think we're in deep **** already but hopefully we can 'flatten the curve' and, some god willing, a suitable medication can be confirmed within the next month or at the very least the testing capability can be increased to ensure every South African can know their status.

 

[Binary_Bark]

Better'n nothing.... It could have been Java.

Worse could be Pascal

 

[Steamy Tom]

so I don't need to pay tax for the next 21 days, right?

Well you paying tax probably in the next day or two and then after that sure you can have a break except for vat for 21 days until next payday

 

[Gordon_R]

Serious question: There is no mention of outside exercise in this discussion. After 21 days most people will be going crazy!? Or do we walk to the furthest possible supermarket instead?

I do regular dog walking, and I know they go crazy if they don't get walked regularly.

 

[DreamKing]

Well you paying tax probably in the next day or two and then after that sure you can have a break except for vat for 21 days until next payday

I don't think so, they will charge you for the later submission and penalty.
this government is pure evil.

 

[ponder]

But hopefully it will allow everyone to catch a wake-up and change their behaviours which will then carry us through the next 6-8 months of dealing with it.

Meh, after the 21 days people are gonna party like there's no tomorrow...

 

[bwana]

Serious question: There is no mention of outside exercise in this discussion. After 21 days most people will be going crazy!? Or do we walk to the furthest possible supermarket instead?

I do regular dog walking, and I know they go crazy if they don't get walked regularly.

I live in a quiet suburb and we hardly ever encounter people when we're walking the dogs.

 

[Binary_Bark]

Serious question: There is no mention of outside exercise in this discussion. After 21 days most people will be going crazy!? Or do we walk to the furthest possible supermarket instead?

I do regular dog walking, and I know they go crazy if they don't get walked regularly.

Run around the house 10 times.

You are not allowed to leave your house unless its for food or medical purposes, this means no exercise outside of your property