SA grocery stores try social distance queuing systems.

Stores are trying to keep people at least 1 metre away from each other when they stand in line to pay. Several South African retailers, like Checkers, Woolworths and Dischem have implemented measures to enforce social distancing between shoppers. The stores generally try to keep shoppers at least 1 metre away from each other as […]

SA now has 274 coronavirus cases.

208 (76%) of these patients have a history of travel. On Sunday, the Minister of Health confirmed that South Africa now has 274 coronavirus cases. The majority of new cases were reported in the Western Cape. The President has announced that he will address the nation today to announce possible further regulations to enforce social […]

SA restaurants, bars & clubs ordered to close between 18:00 and 09:00.

This regulation was handed down to enforce social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. Earlier this week, the South African government announced that it has implemented a new regulation that forces all restaurants, bars and clubs to close from 18:00 until 09:00 the next morning. This only applies to restaurants that sell booze. Government said that […]

Mr D now offers “drop off” deliveries.

This is to avoid physical contact between drivers and customers. Mr D now has an option for “drop off” deliveries on their food delivery app. When this option is selected, drivers will place a customer’s food order at a specified point outside of the customer’s home. This is to avoid physical contact to curb the […]