One of the key findings from a rapid response research report produced by the University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Centre for Social Change and the Casual Workers Advice Office (CWAO) is that of the companies that have ceased operations, only a few have applied to the C19 TERS fund.
The report is based on analysis of 75 companies ranging from large to small-to-medium enterprises. 35 of the companies analysed remain operational while 40 have ceased operating under the lockdown.

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Guest: Prof Carin Runciman - Associate Professor, Centre for Social Change, University of Johannesburg

COVID19 is mostly spread in the clinical environment by airborne droplets which arise from the carrier coughing, sneezing or breathing, as well as contact with infected surfaces. As the deceased does not breathe or cough, this route of exposure is not as important as in the living, but contact with infected secretions and surfaces still pose a major risk to health care workers, families and undertakers. For this reason, circular H41-2020 (attached) was drafted as a guide in the handling of deceased individuals in whom the diagnosis of COVID is made, or is strongly suspected. The circular is pretty much self-explanatory, but I can answer any questions you may have, or at least refer you to someone who can.

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Guest: Professor Johan Dempers - Head of the Division of Forensic Pathology, Stellenbosch University and Western Cape Forensic Pathology Service

Enforcement of the ban on alcohol during lockdown, Logistics on police stops (What should they ask for, can they search cars).

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Guest: Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo - South African Police Station (SAPS) National spokesperson

According to Takealot.com CEO Kim Reid government still has room to improve. Some e-commerce companies say government should reconsider lifting the ban on goods not considered essential.

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Guest: Kim Reid - Takealot.com CEO

In the wake of the state-mandated 21-day nationwide lockdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19, a large majority of Africans find themselves in dire straits. Hyperinflated costs, border closures, scarcity of essential goods and wide-spread food shortages mean that survival necessities are more inaccessible than ever before. Hello Paisa created an app called Malaicha.com: an innovative solution facilitating the delivery of essential goods and groceries to Zimbabwe. Zimbabweans residing in South Africa can order goods and groceries on the data free app, make payment here in South Africa in Rand and have these goods delivered to their loved one’s front door in Zimbabwe.

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Guest: Sayjil Magan - Managing Director of Hello Paisa

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Guest: Kabelo Mabalane - Co- founder of the Shout Foundation

Guest: Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu - Deputy minister in the Department of Social Development

Guest: Sheldon Rocha Leal - PhD Music Academic, Musician, Songwriter and Director of Culture at Southdowns College in Irene, Pretoria

Guest: Sanah Soni - London

Guest: Lulama Njapa - South African Living in Malawi