COVID-19 eBulletin Archive

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal has sent out numerous eBulletins to its membership base, to keep members updated on all pertinent information relating to COVID-19 and the construction sector. Topics covered in these bulletins include information on how to access various relief initiatives, amendments to legislation and Health and Safety protocols.

COVID-19 eBulletin issue 38
South Africa to remain on Alert Level 1
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 37
South Africa moves to Alert Level 1
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 36
Lockdown restrictions relaxed, vaccines received
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 35
Further amendments to adjusted level 3 lockdown Regulations
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 34
Adjusted level 3 lockdown implemented for South Africans
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 33
Additional restrictions during the festive season
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 32
New OHS COVID-19 Direction
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 31
Alert Level 1 announced
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 30
COVID-19 TERS payments extended until 15 September 2020
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 29
COVID-19 isolation period reduced
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 28
TERS relief extended
Directive on compensation for workplace-acquired COVID-19
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 27
Level 3 lockdown Regulations announced
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 27

Level 3 lockdown Regulations announced
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 26
Guidance on vulnerable employees and workplace accommodation in relation to COVID-19
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 25
Engage with the OHS experts! Member Forum Meeting
Projects for production of energy resume
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 24
Risk adjusted approach to move to level 3 lockdown 
COVID-19 loan guarantee scheme opens 
COVID-19 Directive on Health and Safety in the workplace summary
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 23
Micro and small businesses –directions published
Public Transport Survey BUSA
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 22
Call for comments - Health and Safety Construction Sector Guidelines
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 21
Medium term plans for activation of industry post COVID-19 lockdown 
COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety Measures In Workplaces Covid-19 (C19 OHS), 2020
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 20
Level 4 Regulations and the Construction Sector
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 19
Free webinars on JBCC contracts 
Increased tax relief to provide financial assistance
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 18
Comments submitted on behalf of the Construction Industry 
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020 
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 17
Schedule of Services Framework for Sectors - call for comments
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 16
Stimulus package to boost South Africa 
Workplace Skills Plan 2020 - Deadline Extended
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 15
Health and Safety Risk Plan for construction sites COVID-19
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 14
Call for immediate reactivation of Construction Industry
OHS Clinic and Employee Benefits -now operational!
Master Builders KwaZulu–Natal OHS Clinic – Stockist of Masks
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 13
Further amendments to essential goods and services
Free webinars on building contracts during lockdown extended
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 12
Remote services during extended lockdown
SA Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by a further 100 basis points 
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 11
Call for Comments - Draft Taxation Bill
Driven Machinery Licence Renewal Extension
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 10
Amendments to Regulations
COVID-19 Small Business Fund
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 9
Free Webinars on Building Contracts During Lockdown
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 8 
Construction work and essential services during lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa Addresses the Nation
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 7
SA Rating downgraded to Junk Status
The Department of Employment & Labour centres to remain closed during the 21 days lockdown period
Covid-19 Hotline for Occupational health and Safety Professionals
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 6
Amendments to Essential Goods and Services
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 5
SMMESA - Coronavirus Debt Relief Fund
Subsidy of R 500 per employee through the Employee Tax incentive
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 4
COIDA Covers Occupationally Acquired COVID-19
Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS)
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 3
Legal Opinion - Implications on Contractual Matters
10 Steps to follow when locking down your business
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COVID-19 eBulletin issue 2
Essential Services - Regulations
Essential Services Web Portal
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COVID-19 e Bulletin issue 1 
Stop fake news!
Claiming UIF benefits due to Covid-19 outbreak
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