The correct disposal of household waste saves lives

#DidYouKnow there’s a correct way to dispose of used tissues and related goods used by those infected by the #Coronavirus?

If you’ve tested positive for #COVID19, or awaiting test results, you must adhere to guidelines provided by the Department of Health while in self-isolation and or quarantine, to protect essential workers who come into contact with your household waste. And there are a number of important steps you must take before the waste is collected on garbage collection day, which include to hold on your waste for 5 days and to double bag your waste. We’ve got the steps to follow HERE.

Published 2020-05-05

Closing date for all bids currently advertised has been extended

FURTHER EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE

Due to the current (level 4) nationwide lockdown, please be advised that the closing date for all bids currently advertised by the Overberg District Municipality has been extended to Friday, 29 May 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

THE TENDER BOX WAS MOVED TO THE FIRE STATION OF THE OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY AND IS NO LONGER AT THE HEAD

OFFICE. SEALED TENDER DOCUMENTS MUST BE PLACED IN THE TENDER BOX AT THE FIRE STATION SITUATED AT 74 LONG STREET

BREDASDORP DURING OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 08:00 – 16:30 AND FRIDAYS 08:00 – 16:00.

Any queries regarding the above may be directed to the SCM Manager, Mrs D Kapot – Witbooi at dkapot@odm.org.za

The above applies to the following bids:

MR D BERETTI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Dealing with a COVID-19 infected worker employed in a supermarket.

This document provides guidance on the issues to address when dealing with a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infected worker employed in a supermarket.

Please download the document HERE.

Published 2020-05-04

REQUEST FOR COMMENTS: SCHEDULE OF SERVICES TO BE PHASED IN AS PER THE COVID-19 RISK ADJUSTED STRATEGY

MEDIA STATEMENT

REQUEST FOR COMMENTS: SCHEDULE OF SERVICES TO BE PHASED IN AS PER THE COVID-19 RISK ADJUSTED STRATEGY

Government has today put in the public domain a draft framework for the RiskAdjusted Strategy to bring different sectors of the economy under Level Four of the Lockdown back to work as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. In undertaking the Risk Adjusted Strategy, the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) and the Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID-19 intends to sequence and phased in key sectors and priority areas with a view to deepening the fight against COVID-19 whilst simultaneously rebuilding our economy.

In this regard, sectors and business organisations / trade unions and members of the public are invited to submit comments on the schedule of services to be phased in as per the Covid-19 Risk Adjusted Strategy to be implemented with effect from 01 May 2020. The draft framework can be accessed on: Covid 19 Risk Adjusted Strategy and Good Services Movement.

Note that the classification of sectors in the draft framework follows the Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) as published by Statistics South Africa. Where an entire division is permitted, it should be assumed that all subgroupings are permitted as well. Where only certain subgroupings are specifically permitted within a division, it should be assumed that other subgroupings are not.

In the document, when moving between levels, the green text means additions or changes from the prior level. For example, Level 4 now adds forestry and related services to Agriculture.

Feedback and/or comments should be submitted in writing preferably for Level Four and following the attached guidelines. South Africa will be moving to level 4 economic activity as of 1 May 2020 hence comments particularly on the proposals as contained in Level 4 is encouraged.

Completed submissions must be returned via email to lockdowncomments@cogta.gov.za by 12h00, on Monday, 27 April 2020.

Click here to access the official letter of request.

Issued by Government Communications (GCIS)
25 April 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening – Tuesday, 21 April 2020 – on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening – Tuesday, 21 April 2020 – on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The President’s address flows from recent deliberations at Cabinet, the National Coronavirus Command Council, the President’s Coordinating Council, and the National Economic Development and Labour Council, among others.

The Presidency will in the course of the day announce the time for the President’s address which will be broadcast on radio and television and will be streamed live.

Public Enquiries: Presidential Hotline 17731

COVID-19 Specific enquiries: NICD Hotline 0800 0029 999

Media enquiries: Spokesperson to the President, Khusela Diko on media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

Pretoria

www.thepresidency.gov.za

Who can apply for a social grant? Where can you apply? And how can you access social relief for distress?

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has compiled this info document, answering all your grants questions.

Published 2020-04-17