Understanding the new world situation
On 1 May 2020 South Africa entered its second phase of lockdown after a month. Group meetings continue to be prohibited, eurythmy therapy is possible.
Anthroposophical meetings cannot take place; no group meetings can take place for religious, cultural or social purposes. Nevertheless, many anthroposophical articles and videos are circulated via the internet, particularly regarding information on the Coronavirus. Since essential medical services are allowed certain therapies such as eurythmy therapy can take place. Members of the School of Spiritual Science are encouraged to read the lessons at home. One battles to understand the new world situation.
Having been in the strictest lockdown for a month, some businesses have been allowed to open; one may now walk outside from 6 am to 9 am and there is a curfew from 8 in the evening to 5 in the morning
It is unfortunate that the government promises food for the poor and financial help for small businesses, a goal that can hardly be reached (the South African population is over 50 million) after proclaiming the lockdown laws. The cultural life is barely mentioned. Police try to enforce social distancing and the curfews. Long queues at the banks tell of the social grants for people who financially cannot survive. Many African foreigners cannot go back to their countries.
On 5 May surfers were arrested for standing with their boards and saying that they should have the right to exercise in the sea. We look forward to a relaxing of the laws, particularly for the survival of the poor and the boosting of the economy.