Update on the Implementation of COVID-19 Response Plan in North West Province (24 August 2020)

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERGRATED RISK ADJUSTED PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN: COVID 19 HOD PE MOTOKO 24 AUGUST 2020 1

1. PURPOSE To update members of the Portfolio Committee on the implementation of the Integrated Provincial Risk Adjusted Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID -19 in North West Province. • • 2

1.1 RISK ADJUSTED AND MULTI-PRONG STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION FOR COVID-19 IN NORTH WEST FLATTENING THE CURVE INFECTIONS, RECOVERIES AND FATALITIES PUBLIC SERVICE PHASING IN CAPACITY BEDS - HOSPITAL - QUARENTINE MEDICINE HRM SCHOOLS REOPENING DDM APPROACH LAW PROVISION OF WATER AND SANITATION ENFORCEMEN T PRESIDENTIAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS FOOD SECURITY, SHELTER COVID-19 EXPENDITURE AND PROCUREMENT 3

1.1 RISK ADJUSTED AND MULTI-PRONG STRATEGY  The strategy links the risk adjusted plans and multi-prong approach which seeks to address the following;  Integrated InstitutionalArrangement per district (DDM Approach)  Flattening the COVID-19 curve  Management of infections, recoveries and fatalities.  Effective provisioning of Hospital Medicine, Personnel and Equipment.  Provisioning of sustainable water and sanitation  Fighting hunger through food security and shelter for the needy.  Implementation of economic recovery stimulus  Enforcement of the lockdown regulations  Uninterrupted teaching and learning in schools  Sustainable Government business continuity  Optimal utilization of financial resources for COVID-19  The Province is adjusting the Risk adjusted Plan from level 3 to 2 in line with lockdown regulations. beds, Quarantine/isolation facilities, 4

2. HEALTH RESPONSE PLAN 5

2.1 NWDOH Level of preparedness Item Preparedness level Comment HR Recruitment of additional staff is ongoing Bed availability Still to increase in order to manage under worst case scenario PPEs There is reasonable levels. N95 masks remains a challenge globally and the Dept continues to procure from suppliers who have supplies and who meet requirements Equipment Equipment available. Continuous procurement per Dept plan and maintenance Medicines needed for COVID-19 symptomatic treatment is available Drug availability Transport Inadequate transport particularly for contact tracers. The department is in the process of leasing additional transport.

2.2 PROVINCIAL STATS ON COVID-19 AS @ 21 AUGUST 2020 7

2.3 CONTACT TRACING @ 21 August 2020 There are 2 467 contact tracers To date, a total of 23 294 contacts have been identified. Of these 22 019 (95%) have been traced. For all identified contacts, all of the districts have traced >80% contacts. A total of 5 327 contacts were taken specimen and 1 489 (28%) tested positive Positivity rate among contacts: 6%(1 489/23 294) 58% (13 416/ 23 294) contacts have completed 14 days monitoring period. The untraced contacts are from the new cases, line listing of contacts in progress. • • • • • • • 8

2.4 Mining response The mining and big businesses recorded 4 808 cases to date with 4 484 recoveries and 47 deaths Partnership has been forged with different mining houses and big businesses across the province Notable progress is recognised in the Bojanala district (Hot spot District) through the Rustenburg Health Forum (RHF) made up of Bojanala District (Health) and mining houses Achievements across the districts covers the following : Setting up of quarantine facilities, field hospital , non clinical isolation sites and hospital beds for treatment. Joint contact tracing done with the Department of Health Support for testing Support with provision of PPEs Data sharing through the District Nerve Centres and Provincial OHS Committee with mines and big industries Return to work plans are shared and monitored by DOH • • • • • • • • • • 9

3. PROVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON EMPLOYEES Confirmed cases: 3149 out of 69879 Recoveries : 1930 Active cases: 1182 There are 37 death cases reported in the public services: 1,17 % death rate. There is an significant increase in the number of recoveries reported compared to the previous reporting period. The following mitigating actions are in progress; – Strict adherence to prescribed COVID 19 prevention protocols in order to curb the spread of the virus in the workplace. – Policy developed regularly working at home. – BCP’s of all departments be revised to accommodate disruptions caused by the impact of COVID-19 in the workplace. – Provision of Psycho social services to employees. • • • • • • 10

4. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS - DOE 4.1 COVID-19 CASES AS AT 21 August 2020 Educators Leaners Support staff in schools DISTRICT Office based TOTAL BOJANALA 297 92 12 15 416 DR KENNETH KAUNDA DR RITH SEGOMOTSI MOMPATI NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA 125 21 08 16 170 23 4 0 2 29 126 34 10 13 183 CORPORATE 21 21 TOTAL 597 151 30 67 819 COVID-CASES verified and compliance on reporting of cases strengthened hence the decrease from the previous report The Department continues to communicate and monitor strict adherence to COVID-19 toolkit Implementing DBE guidelines for teachers working from home • • • 11

4. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS - DOE 4. 2 UPDATE ON PHASED IN REOPENING  New grades and Schools of Skills for level 1 to 3 coming in on 24.08.2020  Grade 5 and 8 only coming in on 31.08.2020  The Department will sample 50% of the schools for monitoring  A national instrument will be used  Finalising the distribution of outstanding cloth masks to districts and schools during the weekend  Challenges with infrastructure and shortage of mobiles in some special, hostels and mega farm schools impacting on the return of learners in some grades  The Department will heighten the back to school campaign through QLTC structures  The Department will continue to monitor water consumption levels and supply and report cases to District Command Centres 12

4. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS - DOE 4.3 NUMBER OF LEARNERS PER NEW GRADES TO BE PHASED IN ON 24.08.2020 Grades Bojanala Dr Kenneth Kaunda Dr Ruth S. Mompati Ngaka Modiri Molema Overall Grade R 21671 9 768 14033 8 151 53623 Grade 1 38343 14 394 18405 11 678 82820 Grade 2 28099 14 091 18402 11 854 72446 Grade 3 33669 14 161 18394 11778 78002 Grade 4 30057 14 709 20090 12966 77822 Grade 6 29180 14 493 16982 11 461 72116 Grade 9 25107 12 400 15553 10 049 63109 Grade 10 25825 13 425 12 333 18964 70547 Grade 11 20825 9 329 7 939 12302 50395 SOS year 1 1384 348 - 81 1813 SOS year 2 1480 337 - 51 1868 SOS year 3 555 349 - 40 944 255695 83 611 24744 153297 517347 13

4. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS - DOE 4.4 Facilities Readiness – MEGA Farm Schools Item Bojanala Dr KK Dr RSM NMM Provincial Status • Mega Farm Schools Total number of mega-farm schools with hostels 3 0 5 2 10 Number of hostel facilities which have been audited for compliance with social distancing 3 0 5 2 10 Number of facilities are able to comply with social distancing when all learners are back 2 0 1 0 3 Number of facilities which will not be able comply with social distancing when all learners are back 1 0 4 2 7 • • Measures to address the needs of hostel facilities Moedwil contractor busy with installation of electricity and water connection Onkgopotse Tiro additional hostels requested for 193 learners. Order will be issued on 26.08.2020 Moedwil will implement alternate attendance Coligny special, mechanical, electrical and structural assessment made and submission in progress Additional mattresses supplied for hostel Boons Mega Farm school Dining rooms will use alternating times to allow social distancing • • • • 14

4. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS - DOE 4.4 Facilities Readiness – Hostel Facilities: Special Schools Item Bojanala Dr Kenneth Kaunda Dr Ruth S Mompati Ngaka Modiri Molema Provincial Status TOTAL NUMBER OF SPECIAL SCHOOLS WITH HOSTELS 3 7 2 3 15 Number of hostel facilities which have been audited for compliance with social distancing 3 7 2 3 15 Number of facilities are able to comply with social distancing when all learners are back 2 2 0 0 4 Number of facilities which will not be able comply with social distancing when all learners are back 1 5 2 3 11 Measures to address the needs of hostel facilities The department will provide additional accommodation, in a medium term mobile classrooms and long term extension of permanent infrastructure Additional beds must be supplied Dining rooms will use alternating times to allow social distancing Screeners and cleaners to be appointed for boarding section • • • • 15

4. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS - DOE 4.4 Facilities Readiness – Hostel Facilities: Special Schools Item Bojanala Dr Kenneth Kaunda Dr Ruth S Mompati Ngaka Modiri Molema Provincial Status TOTAL NUMBER OF SPECIAL SCHOOLS WITH HOSTELS 3 7 2 3 15 Number of hostel facilities which have been audited for compliance with social distancing 3 7 2 3 15 Number of facilities are able to comply with social distancing when all learners are back 2 2 0 0 4 Number of facilities which will not be able comply with social distancing when all learners are back 1 5 2 3 11 Measures to address the needs of hostel facilities The department will provide additional accommodation, in a medium term mobile classrooms and long term extension of permanent infrastructure Additional beds must be supplied Dining rooms will use alternating times to allow social distancing Screeners and cleaners to be appointed for boarding section • • • • 16

4. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS - DOE 4.4 Facilities Readiness – Hostel Facilities run by SGBs Item Bojanala Dr Kenneth Kaunda Dr Ruth S Mompati Ngaka Modiri Molem a Provinc ial Status TOTAL NUMBER OF SCHOOLS WITH HOSTELS (SGBs) 7 12 8 9 36 Number of hostel facilities which have been audited for compliance with social distancing 7 12 8 9 36 Number of facilities are able to comply with social distancing when all learners are back 6 12 6 7 31 Number of facilities which will not be able comply with social distancing when all learners are back 1 0 2 2 5 Measures to address the needs of hostel facilities Dining halls used alternating times to allow social distancing SGBs to address infrastructure matters Screeners and cleaners appointed for boarding section • • • 17

4. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS - DOE 4.5 Differentiated time table as a social distancing measure Social distancing measure of 1.5 m must be maintained The phasing in of all remaining grades on the 24.08.2020 will result in shortage of classroom space. The sector is implementing a differentiated time table as a response to this challenge • • • Models Number of schools in the District District Option 1 (Weekly Rotational Arrangement) Option 2 (Groups/ Grades of learners alternating classes/ lessons on different days of the week) Option 3 (Platooning/ Shifting arrangement) Normal table hybrid 220 169 51 102 Bojanala District Ngaka Modiri Molema Dr Kenneth Kaunda Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati 584 142 238 70 12 466 43 125 26 30 224 35 154 26 78 1 294 18

7. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS – COGTA & DWS 7.1 District Development Model District Command Councils have started meeting to establish and implement Ward Based COVID-19 Fora. A Standardised Agenda has been developed for all meetings. 7.2 Water and Sanitation The emergency provisions made towards assisting various municipalities with leasing trucks was not originally planned for the current financial year 2020/2021 (PIG), therefore has affected projects which were budgeted for; In addition to the above the provincial department of treasury has reduced the current financial budget allocated to the department of water and sanitation by 50 million translating to 50%; Again the original emergency provisions towards leasing of trucks was scheduled for three months, however it has since been extended with additional three months ending on 31st August 2020; The following mitigations are in place; • Municipalities to reprioritize their MIG budget to address the gap that will be created by the withdrawal of the 63 water tankers • Monitoring of water & sanitation projects are ongoing. • • • • • 19

7. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS – COGTA & DWS 7.2.1 WATER & SANITATION PROJECTS UPDATE PROJECT NAME PROJECT COST (million) PROJECT STATUS SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROGRESS Equipping of 4 Boreholes including pumphouse and fencing; Booster Water Pumpstation; Construction of 2ML groundwater storage tank and 7 km pipe lining Rooigrond Water Augmentation R17 (Excluding IA fees) Construction 30 % Construction of 1.5 ML/day sewage treatment works to receive and treat domestic sewage produced by the Rooigrond Town community. Rooigrond Waste Water Treatment Plant R75 Construction 97 % Refurbishment of Mmabatho Mahikeng Waste Water Treatment Works R20 Practical Completion 100 % Refurbishment of the Water Treatment Plant which produced less than 20% water, hence the refurbishment to produce to its design capacity of 6 mgl/day Refurbishment of Schweizer Reneke Water Purification Plant R25 Construction 65 % Augmentation of water supply by virtue of additional new boreholes within Dellareyville areas as a result of new developments Dellareyville Emergency Water Service Intervention R15 Construction 70 % Refurbishment of Koster WTP produced less than 30% water, hence the refurbishment to produce to its design capacity of 6 mgl/day Kgetleng Emergency Water Service Intervention R23.8 Construction 20 % Augmentation of water supply to these villages as a result of water shortages Rietpan, Dinokana and Driefontein Bulk Water Supply R10 Construction 60 % Sewer bulk line as a result new development and reduce overloading and spillages Tshing Ext 2 (Phase 2): Sewer Bulk line R17 Construction 55 % 20

7. FOCUS ON SECTOR HOTSPOTS – COGTA & DWS 7.2.2 WATER & SANITATION PROJECTS UPDATE PROJECT NAME PROJECT COST (million) PROJECT STATUS SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROGRESS Augmentation of water supply to Diretshane and Kopela village due to water shortages Low pressure experienced in the existing bulk line, hence adding booster pump station in Diretshane boosting to Kopela pipeline (110mm) 65 % Kopela Bulk Water Supply R19 Construction Augmentation of water supply as a result of new developments 25 % Seolong Bulk Water Supply R10 Construction Augment water supply for Community of Dipudi Village Planning and design 0 % Dipudi Water Supply R4.5 Connecting of approximately 800 households to the existing sewer line to eradicate the existing septic tanks at Coligny. Contractor Adjudication Stage 10 % Coligny Sewer Reticulation R25 The installation of approximately ±5000m of PVC-u pipeline; The construction of a new 1.5 ML concrete balancing reservoir; Emptying and servicing of VIP Toilets in Ventrsdorp 5 % Mathibestad Water Reticulation R40 Contractor appointed 70 % Desludging of VIP toilets in Ventersdorp R3 Construction Internal Sewer Reticulation for eradication of spillages and blockages Assessment and Design 5 % Christiana Sewer Reticulation R3.5 Sewer bulk line as a result new development and reduce overloading and spillages Design completed 5 % Boikhutso Ext 2 Sewer Bulk Line R 5 21

8. CASES OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND INTERVENTIONS FROM 27 MARCH TO 23 AUGUST 2020 Ngaka Modiri Molema 1 153 Dr Kenneth Kaunda 457 Bojanala 335 Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati 316 PROV – 2 261 (Cases have been opened with SAPS) Departmental call centre per district is linked as follows: Bojanala: 082 048 2063 Dr Kenneth Kaunda: 082 048 3071 Ngaka Modiri Molema: 082 048 3071 Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati: 082 325 2286 pend The resources for helping children and families linked to Department of Social Development are as follows:- •Childline : 0800 055 555 •Gender Based Command Centre Helpline : 0800 428 428 22

8. CASES OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND INTERVENTIONS FROM 17-23 AUGUST 2020 No. of cases Dr.KK BOJ Dr. RSM NMM Sexual Assaults 16 10 - 11 Domestic Violence 12 26 8 36 Total Cases 28 36 8 47 Mitigation actions in progress; - Cases are opened with SAPS - Interim protection order granted - Sexual offenses cases are undergoing trial - To link these (women) with cooperatives for economic empowerment. 23 Together we move North West forward

8. HOME SHELTERS FOR DSD SITES District Service Point Name of the facilities identified Number of Homeless People NMM Mafikeng Mafikeng Outpatient Treatment Centrre 32 Dr KK Matlosana Matlosana Recreational Centre 13 JB Marks JB Marks Treatment Centre 8 Trim Park Hall (Potchefstroom) 31 DR RSM Naledi Tswelopele service club 0 All reunified Lekwa Teemane Municipality House 0 All reunified Mamusa Municipality house 1 BOJ Rustenburg Recreational Centre 40 Madibeng Madibeng Premedia hall 16 -Provision of psychosocial support services -Family reunification and reintegration -Provision temporary Shelter -Provision of meals -Awareness on Covid 19 tool box prevention -Awareness on Men Championing Change (men and boys programme) -Awareness on Ke Moja for Substance Abuse programme Future plan • Implement norms and standard beyond Covid 19 • Develop and Implement admission protocol • Refer service users to rehabilitation centre and psychiatric hospital for mental assessment • Implement reunification and reintegration programmes • Refer individuals with Homeless to COGTA for RDP house 24

9. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE 9.1 SAPS – BREAKDOWN OF CASES ON 27 MARCH – 20 AUGUST 2020 Contravention to Liquor Regulations 638 Contraventions of Transport Regulations (Road) 484 Contraventions of Regulations On Gatherings 519 Making Misrepresentation / Statement To Deceive 191 Failure to confine to place of Burglaries of Schools & Infrastructure 220 residence 14 429 Cross Border Related Offences 788 Contravention to of Tobacco Regulations 1031 Contraventions of Regulations by Businesses 2 574 Total non-compliant cases in the Province 20 874 25

9.2 Monthly Case Management Progress: Lockdown Charges 27 MARCH 2020 – 20 AUGUST 2020 (Cont…) CASES TO COURT 19897 UNDER INVESTIGATION 60 NOT GUILTY 97 FINALIZED 801 WITHDRAWN IN COURT 7131 NOT COMPLETED IN COURT 9434 26

10. HUMANITARIAN RELIEF - DSD 10.1 FOOD PARCELS Food Parcel BOJ NMM DR.RSM DR.KK Province Food Parcel to date • The food hamper provided to households is adequate for consumption of three (3) people for a month • Most of the beneficiaries are granny , youth and single parent house headed households. Coverage is also extended to farming areas. • Approximately 30% of food parcels beneficiaries are household receiving SASSA grants but found to be still vulnerable to food insecurity. • 70% of the households benefitted are non grant beneficiaries • Approximately 70% of the households benefitted are non grant beneficiaries • The numbers of people/households in need of food increased sharply during the lockdown • The Department is continuously identifying needy households and making provision to those who require food parcels. 14 280 11 407 3 840 34 640 64 187 27

10. FOOD SECURITY – DITSOBOTLA INTERVENTION - DARD Ditsobotla Municipality Activity Intevention BENEFICIARIES TOTAL FEMALE MALES -10 indigenous chickens & 1 rooster - 4 trays of eggs depending on the size of the household, - 6x 6 pack soap and Masks (2 per person) Coligny (Tlhabologang Location) POULTRY 40 32 8 4 trays of eggs - 6x 6 pack soap and Masks (2 per person) 40 30 10 -Vegetable seedlings (beetroot,spinach, onion & cabbages) - 3 trays of eggs, - 6x6 pack soap and Masks (2 per person) BACKYARD GARDENS 20 16 4 -Vegetable seedlings (beetroot, spinach, onion & cabbage) - 3 trays of eggs, - 6X6 pack soap and Masks (2 per person) COMMUNAL GARDEN 10 8 2 28

10. FOOD SECURITY – DITSOBOTLA INTERVENTION-DARD Ditsobotla Municipality Activity Intevention BENEFICIARIES TOTAL FEMALE MALES -10 indigenous chickens & 1 rooster - 3 trays of eggs, - 6x 6 pack soap and Masks (2 per person) Biesiesvlei (Itekeng Location) POULTRY 10 7 3 -Vegetable seedlings (beetroot,spinach, onion & cabbages) - 3 trays of eggs, - 6x6 pack soap and Masks (2 per person) BACKYARD GARDENS 52 45 11 4 3 1 -Vegetable seedlings (beetroot, spinach, onion & cabbage) - 3 trays of eggs, - 6X6 pack soap and Masks (2 per person) COMMUNAL GARDEN 29

11. ECONOMIC RECOVERY INITIATIVES – SASSA AUGUST GRANTS PAYMENTS Total of 53 196 customers were paid BJ: 23 344, Dr KK 5 295, Dr RSM 9 279, NMM 15 178 SRD COVID-19 GRANT Total paid to date: 517 977 to an amount of R 5 199 600.00 Top Up Allocation for the Region R 3 506 300.00 30

12. Communication Interventions REPORTING PERIOD : 17-23 August 2020 • Provincial Coronavirus Command Council briefed the media (on 17 August) on COVID-19 PPE expenditure Media briefings to be held weekly, i.e. every Thursday • Six (6) 30 minutes radio slots (Wednesdays and Thursdays) • secured on Motsweding FM from 20 August to 09 September 2020 for members of Command Council to talk about COVID- 19 relief packages/intervention offered by government through various departments. Numerous COVID-19 messages are developed on a • continuous basis and shared on various communication platforms 31

13. RECOMMENDATIONS 13. It is recommended that:- 13.1. That the Members of the Study Group take note of the progress registered on the implementation of the Integrated Provincial Risk Adjusted Plan in line with lockdown regulations 32

“COVID-19 IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS” KE A LEBOGA 33

Update on the Implementation of COVID-19 Response Plan in North West Province (24 August 2020)