The South African Government has created a COVID-19 Resource Portal that updates daily on any new developments.
For more information regarding COVID-19 GUIDELINES and RELIEF from the government, please follow this LINK.
Letter from the President | 6 July 2020
Catch up with the President, Cyril Ramaphosa, each week where he speaks about new developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, what South Africa and other African countries are doing, and the great efforts our government is making to ensure our safety. You can read the President’s full letter HERE.
For Business Owners
- How to prepare your business for the new normal
- 10 tips for taking the digital plunge
- Information for Spaza Shop owners
- Tourism Relief Fund | Applications Open
- Cobra | COVID Business Rescue Assistance (Pro bono)
- UIF options in a Corona Virus Context
- BizPortal
- Support Business (Western Cape)
- Q&A for business operations during lockdown (26 March 2020)
- Business Continuity Guide
- Implications for employers in SA
- Best practices for a work from home policy
- Easy-Aid Guide for Employers
- Corona Virus Lockdown: Businesses that can operate
- The Small Business COVID-19 Survival Guide
- Global Business Solutions (resources)
- Mobenzi COVID-10 Free Tools
SME Opportunities
The Department of Small Business Development has launched an easy online funding application to assist small businesses during this period. Please follow this link to begin your application.
Employee Information
General Information
- Alert Level 3 Lockdown Regulations
- How to find peace amid the Coronavirus chaos
- 15 tips on how to stay married during the lockdown
- Summary of Alert Levels
- Final Lockdown Regulations
- Get COVID-19 updates in isiXhosa, isiZulu, Afrikaans and SeSotho
- COVID-19 FAQS | All your questions answered
- Lockdown Life | Exercise, recipes and activities for kids
- Talking to kids about Corona Virus
- Mental Healthy tips during Corona Virus
- The dos and don’ts during the lockdown
- Some transport services will operate during lockdown, but under strict conditions
Vusi thembekwayo | How your small business can survive Corona Virus
Vusi Thembekwayo gives entrepreneurs his 5 tips for surviving Corona Virus.
The COVID-19 Heat Map
Xa Usebenzisa Itepu Kawonke-Wonke
How is COVID-19 spread?
It is important to know how COVID-19 is spread and how we can limit the spread of the virus. Watch this short video to find out more.
What is COVID-19? (Zulu)
This video will explain Corona Virus in isiZulu.
What is the correct way to wear and dispose of masks?
If you decide to wear a mask, it is important that you wear it and dispose of it correctly. For further information about this, watch this video.
Can masks protect against the new Corona Virus infection?
Wearing a mask alone will not protect you or your loved ones from the new Corona Virus. For more information on this, please watch this video.
Why it’s important to avoid anyone with a fever or cough
It is important to avoid anyone who has a cough or a fever. Safe practices are social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands regularly. For more information on this, watch this video.
It is important to avoid anyone who has a cough or a fever. Safe practices are social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands regularly. For more information on this, watch this video.