The President addressed the Nation on the 23rd of March 2020 whereby he called for a National Shutdown in South Africa, leading the way in trying to contain the virus known as COVID-19.

During this time, we will be in isolation for a period of three weeks commencing at 00:00 on the 25th of March 2020. This will mean a number of things for South Africans such as:

• No contact with more than 2 people, unless you have a family of 4
• No shaking of hands
• South Africans are expected to remain in their houses unless they can justify their movements on the roads
• A good justification would be a Doctor’s appointment, a trip to the shops or to collect medication
• The Army has been brought in to ensure that our Fellow South Africans abide by the set terms

In addition to the above, the following has been implemented:

• Limited sales of alcohol. Alcohol cannot be bought beyond 18:00
• Bars, Restaurants and more have been closed until further notice
• Schools and Universities have closed to ensure the safety of South African Students
• Data Services have reduced their costs on data making it easier to surf the internet and stay connected during this crucial time

What you can do during this time:

You can take advantage of this time and do the following:

• You can complete various courses to ensure that you are still able to improve your CV
• You can complete Online Au Pair Training to help you pass the time
• You can learn to cook during this period by joining our Online Cooking Course
• You can paint
• Start writing a book
• You can catch up on some reading 
• You can play LEGO with your children
• Do some exercise at home
• Play games with your family members
• Implement a games night
• Have regular skype calls with family members and friends to keep you company
• Do some home improvement
• Start a vision board

When will the shutdown end in South Africa?

As mentioned above, we are due to have a National shutdown for 21 days (3 weeks) to ensure that we contain the virus. This would mean that self isolation would end on the 16th of April 2020

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