In answer to a question about how you are coping with #lockdown on Backchat, Ruth Bartes of Plattekloof Glen sent us this video (audio on for full effect)
“Keeping sane during lunch break whilst working from home is where it’s at…music is my stay sane tool – which is yours”? – Ruth.
In true Bush Radio fashion, Ruth is lighting a candle in these tough times. We salute you!
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Join Trevor Davids with a special #lockdown edition of Backchat from 1pm till 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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The following is a statement issued on behalf of Bush Radio by Adrian Louw, Programme Integrator.
Dear Bush Radio listeners and supporters,
Due to the lockdown as announced by our government to help curb the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID19) we are forced to go onto automated playout systems from 19h00 tonight.
Most of our volunteers, staff and trainees make use of public transport which will be limited during the lockdown, and we need to keep them safe.
Live programming will start at 7am (Monday to Friday) and weekends will also see some special programming and rebroadcasts of our best programmes.
We have also implemented remote systems which will enable us to keep you informed of developments (24/7) around the lockdown, as well as other news, advice, alerts and public service announcements.
We hope to ease the lockdown blues with some of the best and most interesting radio programming you’ve come to expect from 89.5FM. These will include special collaborations with local artists, music specials, radio features, drama, and international news and talks ranging from Noam Chomsky to Angela Davis.
Remember to check out www.bushradio.co.za for all your info and join us on our Facebook page.
Please keep the members of the lockdown team in your thoughts. They’ll be in the studio bringing you live content daily.
We urge all our listeners and supporters to stay safe and practice compassion.
These are tough times but we at Bush Radio will continue to light a candle instead of cursing the darkness.
Adrian
Basic protective measures against the Novel #Coronavirus – click here
Official websites for accurate information:
At midnight on Thursday, 26 March 2020 South Africa will start its national lockdown to help curb the spread of the Novel Coronavirus – COVID19.
Everyone will have to stay home and this will be enforced by the South African National Defence Force and the South African Police Service.
On 23 March 2020 the President of the Republic announced an escalation of the measures to combat COVID – 19, which include an initial 21 Day lockdown.
Documents with regulations around the lockdown and available via South Africa Government website
Basic protective measures against the Novel #Coronavirus – click here
Official websites for accurate information:
Western Cape Government Health Department
South Africa Government Novel Coronavirus
Bush Radio contact details:
23 March 2020
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced further measures from his initial statement on the 15th March 2020.
The National Coronavirus Command Council has decided to enforce a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days with effect from midnight on Thursday 26 March.
The nation-wide lockdown will be enacted in terms of the Disaster Management Act:
Important: Read the full statement here
We ask all our listeners to take note of the lockdown announcement. Bush Radio will continue to keep you informed of the latest developments and bring you some relief during these trying times.
Remember you can tune in via 89.5FM and online via www.bushradio.co.za
Basic protective measures against the Novel #Coronavirus – click here
Official websites for accurate information:
Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean, your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Why?
Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 1 metre distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Why?
When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Why?
Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
Practice respiratory hygiene
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why?
Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider
Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Why?
National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.
The above information is sourced from the World Health Organisation website.
Official websites for accurate information:
Western Cape Government Health Department
South Africa Government Novel Coronavirus
On Sunday the 15 March 2020, The President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures to combat the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (Covid 19) in South Africa after a special cabinet meeting.
These include:
We are also encouraged to do the following:
Read President Cyril Ramaphosa’s full statement on on measures to combat COVID-19 epidemic.
For more information on the coronavirus in the Western Cape visit The WCG Department of Health.
For national information on the Novel Coronavirus visit the SA Government
Useful information for parents:
Helping children cope with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak (via the World Health Organisation)
Related: Up-to-date and official information on the Coronavirus in #WesternCape
International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on 8 March. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. International Women’s Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe.
As the “Mother of Community Radio in Africa” we urge all our listeners to help strengthen and improve women’s rights in our communities.
The campaign “Generation Equality – Realizing Women’s Rights for an Equal Future” is facilitated by UN Women in the context of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing and the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action. See http://www.unwomen.org/en/get-involved/beijing-plus-25
For up-to-date and official information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and status in the Western Cape visit: WCG Health
Information courtesy of Western Cape Government
On the 13th of February 2020, which also marked World Radio Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address to the people of South Africa.
Besides all the drama before the president was able to deliver the speech and the content of the speech itself, we know that you may want to see some of the fashion that was on display.
For the speech visit Parliament’s website
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