21-day nationwide lockdown announced for South Africa

[now05ster]

Even now my local Tops was insane.

Tomorrow panic buying alcohol

 

[RedViking]

Just thought I'd share this with you:

I am not sure if he said anything really.

But sterkte to all medics! We need you.

 

[Lucas Buck]

Not all are but the popular ones are. Uk49s is one of the biggest and it's cancelled. Russian Gosloto is at least also going.

UK49's Draws suspended until further notice - Best Sports Betting

UK49 have suspended all draws until further notice. The lotto draw operator confirmed the shut down on the 23rd of March in a tweet.

www.bestsportsbetting.co.za

I doubt that they will cease to make a profit from that area of their business as long as there is a lotto happening somewhere in the world. Why is the UK one so popular?

Edit: looks like those country's are trying to prevent people from going out just to buy lotto tickets.

 

[genetic]

I doubt that they will cease to make a profit from that area of their business as long as there is a lotto happening somewhere in the world. Why is the UK one so popular?

Because the GBP is the strongest currency.

 

[Lucas Buck]

Because the GBP is the strongest currency.

That shouldn't make a difference to people in South Africa betting on the outcome of those numbers on a South African betting site. I can't see how the winnings would be based on currency.

 

[theratman]

I doubt that they will cease to make a profit from that area of their business as long as there is a lotto happening somewhere in the world. Why is the UK one so popular?

Edit: looks like those country's are trying to prevent people from going out just to buy lotto tickets.

Yeah, it's unfortunate that they have stopped. The UK one,imo, is popular due to the draw times I believe, it's during lunch for many folk. Honestly I couldn't say exactly why, but volume wise it's up there.

 

[airborne]

Ok so no walking dogs but we can still go run. Perfect less people.

Has that been confirmed, that would be awesome!

 

[The_Right_Honourable_Brit]

21 Days in lockdown without live sports.

My sports bookie has the Nicagura premier league tonight (well early tomorrow morning) and the Belarusan premier league on the weekend.

 

[theratman]

Has that been confirmed, that would be awesome!

LIVE | Government again postpones briefing to clarify who moves to Level 3

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[daveza]

No dog walks, no jogging and no alcohol buying allowed during lockdown - Police Minister

No dog walks, no jogging, no purchasing of alcohol and no purchasing of food from restaurants will be allowed during the 21-day lockdown, Police Minister Bheki Cele announced.

www.iol.co.za

 

[theratman]

My sports bookie has the Nicagura premier league tonight (well early tomorrow morning) and the Belarusan premier league on the weekend.

There's a FIFA 20 tourney called FIFA ultimate quaranteam thats basically a bunch of major footy clubs that are participating. eSports Pros or footy players are playing against each other. All the bucks go to league clubs and local bookies are offering betting on it under electronic leagues. Okes here are loving it, sh*t you not. Crazy times, guys want their footy bet fix.

 

[NeonNinja]

Shoot. Not even that wine inside Checkers! Damn. I've stocked up for 1 week's worth of booze.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

And pharmacies at shopping malls? Not enough space on Twitter?

Already solved by TwitLonger.

 

[daveza]

LIVE | Government again postpones briefing to clarify who moves to Level 3

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Commissioner Mabuza says swift action will be taken against thosw who are not complying to the competition commission rules of spiking prices.

11 certificates have been issued to:

Spar in Silverlakes and Plattekloof;

Checkers in Kempton Park and Makro in Durban for toilet paper;

PnP in Milnerton for hand sanitisers;

other certificates were issued for gloves, dettol and face masks.

Anyone know what Spar did ?

 

[Steamy Tom]

LIVE | Government again postpones briefing to clarify who moves to Level 3

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Anyone know what Spar did ?

they spiked prices

 

[Mila]

Why no alcohol? They know we are going to need it cooped up with our spouses

 

[Sinbad]

Interesting. General stores will only be allowed to sell essential items even if they stock other stuff.

 

[dualmeister]

Why no alcohol? They know we are going to need it cooped up with our spouses

People gonna drink hand sanitizer.

 

[NeonNinja]

Why no alcohol? They know we are going to need it cooped up with our spouses

Someone said it encourages gatherings. Think township and rural.

 

[Lucas Buck]

Interesting. General stores will only be allowed to sell essential items even if they stock other stuff.

If your fridge or stove breaks, suddenly they become essential items. The same with your phone.