PPA urges government to allow cycling under strict lock down conditions

[Fat Boab]

Put a date on the calendar...when inter-provincial travel is permitted (autumn?), on my bicycle or not, will be the next time I see my partner. Bad planning, real bad planning...

[DieselnDust]

People complain about cycling, but you'll only be able to see your family and friends at level 1 again according to that draft document. 

Level 4 will probably last the whole of May (3 weeks minimum I say), then June level 3, and if we're lucky at the end of June level 2. Level 1 therefore, if no reverting back to previous levels, will only realize in July at the earliest. 

Anyone willing to bet money that level 1 will only be achieved by September? 

level 1 september earliest..We ill likely be in level 3 for 2months

[NotSoBigBen]

level 1 september earliest..We ill likely be in level 3 for 2months

Which in the current schedule is when bike shops can open ... Wonder how many will be paying their staff, bills etc. till then and be able to open?

[Jbr]

how the hell is cigarettes allowed now and cycling stores only in level 1 ?

[DieselnDust]

how the hell is cigarettes allowed now and cycling stores only in level 1 ?

 

 

because the reopening of SA has nothing to do with health and safety of the population but about exploiting the opportunity to drive BBBEE

[Cyclewizz]

We might have some clarity this afternoon:

 

Members of the National Coronavirus Command Council, led by Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, will give a detailed briefing on the regulations relating to the Covid-19 Level 4 restrictions tonight at 18:00.

The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu will elaborate on the socio-economic relief interventions on Covid-19 during a media briefing to be held today at 14:00. 

News24 will be live streaming both briefings. 

[Dazshell]

because the reopening of SA has nothing to do with health and safety of the population but about exploiting the opportunity to drive BBBEE

And the sin taxes and excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco. More than 50% of the price!  Booze will follow soon.  They need the money. 

[DieselnDust]

Yip and once the little guy is on their knees they will come to you for low interest or zero interest loans and to get those you will need to show how you are facilitating BBBEE in your small business...

 

hold on I'm being too cynical....time for a dose from the vitamin D machine

[capediver]

Weird...is it just me or are there suddenly a few pages missing here?

[Nick]

Weird...is it just me or are there suddenly a few pages missing here?

 

You'll find them here: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/185156-coronavirus-lockdown-and-exercising-outdoors/

 

I moved the most recent comments in an attempt to keep the lockdown and exercising discussion in one place.

 

Comments specific to the PPA suggestions are still welcome here.

[DieselnDust]

well the PPA suggestions made more sense than what we got.

 

There no UV light around between 6am and 9am to bust corona virus so its actually higher risk activity as a result.

 

Can't wait for the next elections...time for stupid to go

[Skubarra]

 

There no UV light around between 6am and 9am to bust corona virus so its actually higher risk activity as a result.

 

Yes but there is less cellphone activity that time of the day so the risk from the 5G radio waves would be far less

[eddy]

Yes but there is less cellphone activity that time of the day so the risk from the 5G radio waves would be far less

That is not an issue for me. I wear my tinfoil hat under my helmet....

[NotSoBigBen]

That is not an issue for me. I wear my tinfoil hat under my helmet....

Demmit, thought over the helmet would be ok ... *goes and removes it, makes new skull cap one*

[sias]

Can't wait for the next elections...time for stupid to go

What, have you been voting ANC all the time?

The masses will still vote for their heros - stupid will ruin/run this country for many years to come...

[mazambaan]

I suppose us "privileged" who want to do a bit of walking or cycling for whatever reason should be very grateful to our ANC masters for giving us this little gap; dankie my baas.

 

I suspect the ANC regime sees only 3 modes of ground transport as acceptable.

 

1. Cars; for "us". From limo's and police escorts to vehicles paid for by the taxpayer but used by the ANC oaficial for whatever he likes.

 

2. Taxi's. To transport the voters and earn "us" some income. Not to be interfered with.

 

3. Foot. For those without taxi fare. Those walking but with taxi fare should be harassed until they take a taxi.

 

Bicycles are for the "privileged" and should be phased out / discouraged.