COVID-19 Announcements

GOVERNMENT NOTICE 
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR 
COVID-19 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES IN WORKPLACES COVID-19 (C19 OHS), 2020

DIRECTIVE BY THE MINISTER OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR IN TERMS OF REGULATION 10 (8) OF THE REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS IN TERMS OF SECTION 27 (2) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002 (ACT NO. 57 OF 2002) 
 
I, Thembelani Waltermade Nxesi, the Minister of Employment and Labour, acting in terms of Regulation 10 (8) of the Regulations issued by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in terms of section 27 (2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) in terms of Regulation 10 (8) of the Regulations issued by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in terms of section 27 (2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) has determined that it is necessary to adopt and implement occupational health and safety measures to (reduce and eliminate) the escalation of COVID-19 infections in workplaces as set out in the Schedule.

MR. T. W. NXESI, MP 
MINISTER OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR 
DATE: 28 APRIL 2020

Docunment: “DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR COVID-19 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES IN WORKPLACES COVID-19 (C19 OHS), 2020”

GOVERNMENT NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE 

DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002
REGULATIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF SECTION 27(2) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002

I, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, designated under section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), having declared a national state of disaster, published in Government Gazette 
No. 43096 on 15 March 2020, hereby in terms of section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002, after cosultation with the relavant Cabinet members, make the Regulation un the Schedule .

DR NOKOSANZANA DLAMINI ZUMA, MP
MINISTER OF COOPERATION GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
DATE: 29.04.2020

Docunment: “RISK ADJUSTED STRATEGY REGULATIONS 29 APRIL 2020”

Dear member,

The World Chambers Federation of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC, the World Business Organization) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) ICC and other global institutions are on a mission to gather real-time information in the fight against COVID-19 and develop solutions that will help companies tackle the consequences of the pandemic.

In order to support their initiative we urge you to participate in the first global survey conducted by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) ‒ a major step in the private sector’s global response to COVID-19.

Click on this link to complete the survey: 
Complete the ICC-WHO survey now.  

It will take only 3 minutes to help the WHO in the global fight against COVID-19. 

In light of the announcement made by President Ramaphosa regarding the Corona Virus / COVID-19, the following protocols have been put in place to avoid escalating this epidemic into a disaster.

Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on measures to combat COVID-19 epidemic.- 15 March 2020
http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/press-statements/statement-president-cyril-ramaphosa-measures-combat-covid-19-epidemic.

Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on measures to combat COVID-19 epidemic.-23 March 2020

Also, Government has provided a useful WhatsApp based tool for employers and employees, which can be easily activated by dialling 0600 123456.

Solidarity Fund
 
The South African Government  has set up a Solidarity Fund, which South African businesses, organisations and individuals, and members of the international community, can contribute to.  
 
The Fund will focus efforts to combat the spread of the virus, help us to track the spread, care for those who are ill and support those whose lives are disrupted.  
 
The Fund will complement what government are doing in the public sector.  
 
President Ramaphosa appointed Ms Gloria Serobe as Chairperson of the fund and Mr Adrian Enthoven as deputy Chairperson
  
The Fund has a website – www.solidarityfund.co.za – and you can begin to deposit monies into the account.

National Institute for Communicable Diseases

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases is a national public health institute of South Africa, providing reference microbiology, virology, epidemiology, surveillance and public health research to support the government’s response to communicable disease threats.

The NICD serves as a resource of knowledge and expertise of communicable diseases to the South African Government, Southern African Development Community countries and the African continent. The institution assists in the planning of policies and programmes to support and respond to communicable diseases. 

For more information visit the NICD website:  http://www.nicd.ac.za/about-us/

For more information on the basic protective measures visit the WHO website (https://www.who.int/) and stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak.

For current information from the German Embassy visit their website 
https://southafrica.diplo.de/sa-en/04_News

Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
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