THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN Q & A
The President declared a 21 day nationwide lockdown from midnight 26 March 2020 until midnight 16 April 2020
WHAT POWER DOES THE ARMY HAVE?
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The South African National Defense Force will support the Police during the lockdown, in combat uniform and armed with standard R4 rifles
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They will have the power of arrest, but having done so must hand the arrested person over to the police immediately, with a statement giving the reason for the arrest
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Both the Police and the army must follow the principles of minimum force
IF YOU ARE STOPPED WHILE OUT
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Supply your reason for leaving home which should be accepted if in line with the guidelines from the South African Government.
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You should be afforded the normal rights. A state of disaster should by definition be implemented in a matter consistent with the Bill of Rights.
WHAT PRODUCTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BUY?
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Any food product including non-alcohol beverages, animal food, chemicals, packaging and ancillary products used in production of food products
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Toilet paper, sanitary towels, condoms
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Hand sanitiser, disinfectant and soap
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Alcohol for industry use
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Household cleaning products
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Personal protective equipment
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Chemicals, packaging, and ancillary products used in the production of the above
WHEN CAN I LEAVE HOME?
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For medical treatment
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To buy food
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To go to the bank
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To buy petrol
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To visit the pharmacy
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If you perform Essential Services that has been so declared
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If you have been authorised to do so, to perform auxiliary services for Essential Services
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To collect Social Grants
DO I NEED PERMISSION TO LEAVE HOME?
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You do not need permission
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You may only leave home for the exceptions provided – such as food, petrol, medical treatment and to collect social grants
WILL I STILL BE ABLE TO GET TRANSPORT?
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All commuter transport are prohibited except for:
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Obtaining essential goods
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Seeking medical attention
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Funeral services
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Obtaining social grants
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Each vehicle can only carry no more than 50% of the load licensed to carry
IS ANY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ALLOWED OUTSIDE OUR HOMES?
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You are not allowed LEAVE your property for running, hiking, biking, swimming, or for walking your dog etc.
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We all need to be creative and get exercise inside our own property
Remember that exercise, adequate sleep, healthy food & fluid intake are all ways in which we can make our bodies stronger to fight Covid-19!