The Vodacom COVID-19 Info Hub
It will take a massive collective effort by government, private sector businesses and every single South African citizen to stop the spread of COVID-19.
An important message from the SA Government
Funeral attendance is legally limited to 50 people only. The family contacts those identified to attend. If you are not contacted, please do not attend the funeral service. Coronavirus is real. Protect yourself. Message from the Eastern Cape government - THE STORM IS HERE. STAY SAFE
English
Begrafnisbywoning is wettiglik beperk tot 50 mense. Die familie kontak diegene wat geidentifiseer is om by te woon. Moenie die begrafnisdiens bywoon as u nie gekontak word nie. Coronavirus is regtig. Beskerm jouself. Boodskap van die Oos-Kaapse regering - DIE STORM IS HIER. BLY VEILIG
Afrikaans
Ho lekanyeditswe batho ba mashome a mahlano feela ka molao, ho ya mokgohlaneng kapa lepatong la mofu. Lelapa le tla tsebisa batho bothle ba baduweng ho ya lepatong. Ha eba ba lelapa ha ba o tsebisa ka ho ya lepatong, se ke wa ya teng. Kokwana-hloko ya Corona e teng mme e a phela. Itshireletse. Sefako se fihlile. Dula o bolokehile. Molaetsa ona o tswa mmusong wa Profensi ya Kapa Botjhabela.
Sesotho
Bayi-50 kuphela abantu abavumelekileyo emngcwabeni. Usapho maluqhagamshelane nabo abo bachongelwe ukuza. Ukuba awubizwanga, sukuya emngcwabeni. Intsholongwane ye-Khorona ikhona kwaye iyingozi. Zikhusele. Lo myalezo uphuma ku-Rhulumente we-Mpuma Koloni - ISAQHWITHI SE-KHORONA SIFIKILE. HLALA UKHUSELEKILE.
Xhosa
Help stop the spread
Download the COVID Alert SA App today
We need to stop the spread of the Coronavirus to open up the economy. Join the fight and help stop the spread now. Download the COVID Alert SA App for Android or iOS and you'll be notified if you've been exposed to Coronavirus. There's no data needed to use the app and it's completely anonymous so your privacy is protected. The power to save lives is in your hands, we are in this together. Stay Safe. Vodacom.
Vodacom keeps you going
Order online with safe delivery
Make use of the sanitary wipes our RAM courier drivers offer you to disinfect the mobile device and stylus before signing for your delivery. Conveniently manage your account and services on our website and the My Vodacom App.
Help your child stay connected with e-learning
Welcome to the world of e-learning, where your child can learn via his/her cellphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
Vodacom stores are open
Our store consultants are trained to keep you safe while visiting our stores. For your convenience, you can book an appointment for in store sales and service support.
No Data? No problem, with ConnectU
ConnectU gives you access to essential information & services that are zero-rated and don't use data. It includes Education (e-School), Jobs, Health (Mum & Baby), Social (Facebook Flex), news headlines and more, all on one easy site.
Watch out for fake news and scams
Get your news from official sources
In this time of uncertainty, people fall prey to fake news and scams. It is important that you only take news from trusted and official news sources.
Add the Department of Health (060 012 3456)
as a WhatsApp contact. Type 'Hi' as a message.
Prevent the spread
How to stay safe
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching eyes, nose, & mouth with unwashed hands
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Keep a distance of at least 2 meters from other people
Stay at home to avoid contact with colleagues and other people.
Frequently clean used surfaces and objects
Don't shake hands, kiss or hug other people
Helpful tips
Tips during this difficult time
How to be productive at home
Here are a few things to consider when making the change from your office to your home.
Keep your mobile device clean
It's no secret that our smartphones and tablets can carry more than a few germs. Here are some tips in cleaning your devices.
Official contact numbers
How to get help
For emergency help
Call Vodacom
Emergency Services.
For testing
First, call your doctor for advice.
Otherwise, contact the NICD.
For emotional support
Call Lifeline's 24-hour
counselling line.
FAQs
Everything you need to know…
Don’t panic – Keep calm and limit your contact with others
Practise social distancing – keep your family at home
Work from home if you are able to
Wash your hands often, for 20 seconds, with soap and water
Don’t touch your face if you have not washed your hands
Carry hand sanitiser with you and use it often
Empower yourself with knowledge to help beat the disease
Older people and those with chronic conditions are at higher risk of suffering complications if they are diagnosed with COVID-19. Learn more about what you should do to protect yourself.
Close contact is not only limited to touching others. If you share a small room with someone for more than 15 minutes with no personal safety equipment, that is deemed as close contact.
Direct contact with the virus can occur if someone coughs or breathes tiny droplets onto you while you are not wearing any protective clothing.
New information about how the virus spreads is coming to light every day. Here is what we know so far about how the coronavirus is most commonly spread:
1. Air – This is the most common way the disease is spread. When someone infected with the disease sneezes and coughs, it enters the air. If you breathe in this air, you will be infected.
2. Close contact - Close contact is not only limited to touching others. If you share a small room with someone for more than 15 minutes with no personal safety equipment, this is close contact.
3. Touch – If you touch a surface that has the virus on it and then touch your nose, mouth or eyes, the virus is transferred.
Avoid large groups of people at social gathering, funerals and public events
Keep a distance of at least 2 meters from other people
Don’t shake hands, kiss or hug other people
Work from home if you are able to and avoid contact with colleagues
Keep your children at home and away from social and sporting events
Stay away from your friends and family if you are sick