Important Industry Update from EOHCB
Government (NCCC) consulted the EOHCB this morning, 29 May 2020, and a follow-up meeting is scheduled for this afternoon. Read more
Court dismisses hairdressers' bid to resume operating during lockdown.
Court dismisses hairdressers' bid to resume operating during lockdown. Read more
Major Professional Hair Industry Suppliers Offer United Plea for Reopening of Salons At Level 3
Supporting The EOHCB, Bargaining Council, UASA and SAAHSP In A Call for Safe Reopening at Level 3. Read more
Hair and Beauty Industry Seeks Urgent Clarification on Level 3 Regulations
After the President’s speech last night, many hair and beauty salons were left feeling confused and disappointed. Read more.
SalonBridge Webinar - Virtual Appointments and Online Classes
In this webinar, we will discuss how salons and spas are coping with the #COVID-19 lockdown by doing virtual appointments. We will show you how you can start doing this yourself and charging customers in advance. We will also be introducing a brand new feature called 'Events/Classes'. This will be broadcast live and be available afterwards for general viewing. https://www.salonbridge.co.za http://help.salonbridge.co.za. Watch video here
EOHCB POSITION ONCOVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND RESPONSE TO FACEBOOK AND SOCIAL MEDIA ALLEGATIONS
Sorbet wants salons, hairdressers and nail bars to reopen in South Africa – under these conditions
The Sorbet group has cautioned that South Africa’s continued lockdown could see the entire grooming sector face bankruptcy. Read more
The president says SA will drop to Level 3 of the lockdown by the end of May, but some areas with higher infection rates will stay at Level 4; and a new study suggests that gastrointestinal symptoms might be the first hints of infection in children. Read more
Government assesses coronavirus damage to economy
South Africa’s National Treasury expects job losses, tax losses and a contracting economy due to the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown to halt its spread. Read more
Clicks directors to donate a third of their salaries to Solidarity Fund
Clicks Group is the latest large retailer to announce the donation of a portion of senior management's salaries towards the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
Mr D Food-MediRite partnership delivers medicine to your door
Mr D Food has teamed up with Checkers to deliver prescriptions and medication to MediRite pharmacy customers. This initiative aims to provide a crucial service to MediRite customers and will benefit vulnerable individuals and those not easily able to leave their homes during lockdown. Read more
Impact of Covid-19 on SA businesses paints an alarming picture
In one of the first of its kind, a survey of 233 small business entrepreneurs, most informal employers, paints an alarming picture of destroyed jobs, incomes and businesses due to the impact of the Covid-19 national lockdown. Read more
How to Claim UIF via TERS: Bargaining Council’s Step by Step Advice and Assistance
The Department of Labour has published new regulations which outline South Africa’s new Covid-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS). Read more
ANALYSIS: The surprising ways corona will change SA’s economy forever
Oh, for the good old days of a month ago, when we worried about load shedding.Read more
Mkhize's warning, the slumbering virus, and Russia's 'vacation'
The latest number of confirmed cases is 1 380.
Gauteng is leading the pack with 645 cases followed by the Western Cape (326), KwaZulu-Natal (186), the Free State (76), North West (9), Northern Cape (7), Eastern Cape (15), Mpumalanga (12), and 14 in Limpopo. Read more
Breathe for Wellbeing: April’s Wellness Moonshot Theme
By now, you’ve likely made a commitment to be a wellness leader. And you may have set in motion a wellness moonshot for your personal life, your family and your team at work. We celebrate your dedication to health and wellbeing! Read more
Booking requests during lockdown? Here’s how to respond
So it’s finally come to this – laws have been enforced that require all nonessential businesses to shut their doors for at least three weeks (however, that is subject to change) Read more
South Africa's ruthlessly efficient fight against coronavirus
One week into South Africa's nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and it is tempting - dangerously tempting - to breathe a sigh of relief. Read more
The No. 1 Hotel Brand in the World Is Bringing Its Famous Wellness Programming Online — and It’s Free (Video)
With "At Home With Six Senses," wellness experts from around the world are offering tips and tools for staying balanced at home. Read more
Treasury announces COVID-19 tax measures
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on Sunday announced exceptional tax measures to counter the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Join Zoom Meeting on Thursday 2 April @ 14:00 with Marisa Dimitriadis
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Dermalogica - In this together Part 2 - 1 April @ 18:00
If you missed it PART 1 - #inthistogether is still available on https://vimeo.com/398538862
Coping with the 21-day national lockdown
Counselling Therapist informs residents on the correct ways to cope with the Coivd-19 epidemic and national lockdown. Read more
21-day lockdown: SA grinds to a halt
On Monday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a nationwide 21-day lockdown to halt the progress of the coronavirus. Read more
How to look after your mental health when Covid-19 anxiety strikes
what you can do to look after yourself and manage feelings of stress, anxiety, or distress Read more
CORONAVIRUS FAQs | All your questions answered. Read more
Under the lockdown? Use this time to improve these 5 areas of your beauty business (+free bonus materials).
It goes without saying that hair and beauty salons, as well as solo specialists working in the industry, are currently going through a rough patch. Read more
Standard Bank’s debt repayment holiday
Standard Bank has introduced a Coronavirus Business Interruption Payment Scheme. Read more
CIDESCO Guidelines for a hygienic working environment
CIDESCO has released guidelines on cleanliness, hygiene, and health. Read more
Employment rights in coronavirus era
The EOHCB has released information on employment rights re (COVID-19). Read more
NICD COVID-19 toolkit
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has created a COVID-19 communication resource to disseminate accurate information to the public. Read more