Coronavirus: 55 arrests on first day of lockdown:
Police have arrested 55 people on a largely successful operation, on the first day of a nationwide 21-day lockdown, Police Minister Bheki Cele said.
: SAnews – South African News sihle
Labour centres to remain closed:
Labour centres across the nine provinces will remain closed over the course of South Africa’s 21-day lockdown period, said the Department of Employment and Labour.
: SAnews – South African News Neo
Take care of thy neighbour, urges Social Development:
Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu on Friday called on the public to be sensitive to the needs of the vulnerable and people with disabilities.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Food sector remains essential service:
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has reiterated that the entire food value chain is an essential service that will keep operating during the national lockdown.
: SAnews – South African News Matona
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Quick Cape Town Fact: Why are the houses in Bo-Kaap district painted in bright colours? The original residents of this area in Cape Town were descendants of slaves brought in from Africa and Asia and were Muslims. As part of their religion they celebrate Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting. At the end of the holy month it is tradition to dress up in brightly coloured clothes and at the same time many of the residents then paint their houses. The reason for getting so many different colours is that the residents and neighbours discuss together what colours they are painting their houses to avoid colour clashes or two houses painted the same colour next to each other.
