South African Covid-19 News and Discussions

[Fox1]

Why the drop in testing numbers on day 1 of mass testing? We supposed to be doing 30k a day so the lockdown only lasts 21 days, right?

 

[Brian_G]

Real value mass testing was never planned, and all these quick tests worldwide are now widely considered too inaccurate.
Some of us doubt 21 days was ever the actual decision.

 

[Drifter]

Most countries had an initial lockdown of 21 days, then extended in any case. Going to be the same here. They better allow us to buy some "essentials" soon.

 

[The_Right_Honourable_Brit]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1247466493983539205

 

[lumeer]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1247466493983539205

Therapy at probably around R 1000 per hour is also not helping their finances.

 

[dlk001]

2000 people targeted in Duncan Village. Population 100k.
2% to be moved.

I reckon they need to move around 20 000 people and not the whole Duncan Village. The northern parts (C/D section) and Diphini should be the first targets. Areas adjacent to Gompo, Buffalo Flats, Parkridge maybe not as critical as other areas.

 

[Willie Trombone]

I reckon they need to move around 20 000 people and not the whole Duncan Village. The northern parts (C/D section) and Diphini should be the first targets. Areas adjacent to Gompo, Buffalo Flats, Parkridge maybe not as critical as other areas.

Well, a lot less than that are on the cards it seems, but agree, parts of Gompo are worse... interesting that they picked Duncan Village.

Plan to move 2,000 people out of Duncan Village

More than 2,000 Duncan Village residents will be temporarily relocated so that the area's inadequate sewerage system can be overhauled. There could also be a short-term relocation of people in Dimbaza. The plan, which will be submitted to human settlements, water & sanitation minister Linidiwe...

www.dispatchlive.co.za

 

[daveza]

Ndabeni-Abrahams under fire for lunch date with Mduduzi Manana during lockdown

Concerned citizens have expressed shock and disappointment in Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams' possible violation of lockdown regulations.

www.iol.co.za

Concerned citizens have expressed shock and disappointment in Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams' possible violation of lockdown regulations.

Former deputy education minister Mduduzi Manana posted a picture of himself and a group of people having lunch at his home.

The picture also showed Ndabeni-Abrahams, who Manana described as a friend, seated at a dinner-table having a meal.

The caption read; "It was great to host a former colleague and dear sister Cde Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on her way back from executing critical and essential services," the post was captioned.

 

[Willie Trombone]

Ndabeni-Abrahams under fire for lunch date with Mduduzi Manana during lockdown

Concerned citizens have expressed shock and disappointment in Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams' possible violation of lockdown regulations.

www.iol.co.za

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These people
"Deleted instagram post"
Too funny. Not only can't abide by the rules themselves, but can't put their selfie sticks down for 21 days for the sake of the country.
What would she have said to an officer of the law at a roadblock do you think?

 

[daveza]

What would she have said to an officer of the law at a roadblock do you think?

Do you know who I am ?

 

[Willie Trombone]

Do you know who I am ?

No doubt LMAO!

 

[The_Mowgs]

These people
"Deleted instagram post"
Too funny. Not only can't abide by the rules themselves, but can't put their selfie sticks down for 21 days for the sake of the country.
What would she have said to an officer of the law at a roadblock do you think?

"Did you not see my blue lights"?

 

[NeonNinja]

Ndabeni-Abrahams under fire for lunch date with Mduduzi Manana during lockdown

Concerned citizens have expressed shock and disappointment in Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams' possible violation of lockdown regulations.

www.iol.co.za

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Position of privilege. Nothing will come of this.

 

[Gordon_R]

Position of privilege. Nothing will come of this.

LOL, Cyril was just asked at a live press conference what would happen to the Minister:
We will call her in and have a discussion with her about the effects of this on public perceptions...

 

[Jola]

LOL, Cyril was just asked at a live press conference what would happen to the Minister:
We will call her in and have a discussion with her about the effects of this on public perceptions...

In Scotland and NZ the officials concerned were fired. Maybe we need to do that too ?

 

[daveza]

In Scotland and NZ the officials concerned were fired. Maybe we need to do that too ?

Our govt does not fire, they redeploy.

 

[Willie Trombone]

"Did you not see my blue lights"?

Eish... good point. No stopping for road blocks.

 

[Willie Trombone]

LOL, Cyril was just asked at a live press conference what would happen to the Minister:
We will call her in and have a discussion with her about the effects of this on public perceptions...

Yeah, it's all about how the public view the ANC after all. Nothing to do with Coronavirus.

 

[Temujin]

I see wine on that table... someone call Cele

 

[theratman]

In Scotland and NZ the officials concerned were fired. Maybe we need to do that too ?

Source for the firing? The NZ wanted to resign while the Scottish one did resign.

Coronavirus: NZ health minister breaks lockdown at beach

David Clark called himself an "idiot" after admitting to clear breaches of the New Zealand lockdown.

www.bbc.com

Scotland's chief medical officer quits over second home row

Catherine Calderwood steps down after visiting second home twice despite advice to stay in

www.theguardian.com

If only we'd be so lucky.