FREEDOM TO WALK NOW
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#202
While I tentatively agree with the concept of lockdown in general, I do not see that it can possibly have an overall positive outcome for a country as economically strained as our own. Nor do I understand why our president has been so eager to take such a radical step to fight this relatively minor threat to the people of South Africa when his party has neglected our best interests in most every other way for so long and squandered our resources to make us a junk status nation.Rather the freedom to choose to self isolate or not, than to be caged in our own homes for fear of punishment from an increasingly ochlocratic government, while our businesses are liquidated and our livelihoods lost.
Jeffrey Groenewald (Cape Town, 2020-04-05)
#204
Me and my boys need exercise and running keeps me sane and fitAnya Kotzuba (Cape town, 2020-04-05)
#205
It will ease the frustrations of many people confined to their homes and possibly becoming aggressive due to the lack of released endorphinsHeidi Maeder (Cape Town, 2020-04-05)
#211
We need exercise!!Marié Burger (Secunda, 2020-04-05)
#212
I agree we can continue to be responsible and compliant law-abiding citizens and still prevent spread of covid-19 virus. Our mental and physical well-being is also vitally important- we are struggling with economic and social impact of the virus already, we are doing the best we can and will keep social distancing etc ... but we need times to exercise for our mental and physical well being.Judith Brebner (Cape Town, 2020-04-05)
#213
It was clear that Minister Cele doesn't know what he is doing, he just decided to over rule the Minister of Health.Stephen Goodyear (Benoni, 2020-04-05)
#216
I believe complete house restrictions are totally detrimental for every citizen of the Republic! It is causing resentment, frustration and anger, towards the authorities and at home!Stephanie Milne (Rooiels, 2020-04-05)
#218
You need to walkYou need to walk your dog .
Cathy Bruce (Howick, 2020-04-06)
#220
For mental and health reasons and the same reasoning for walking dogs.Karin Viljoen (Hoekwil, 2020-04-06)
#221
It is ridiculous that we can go to the shops where there’s a lot of people, yet running by yourself is not allowed.Luristé Brits (Randburg, 2020-04-06)
#225
I am signing because I need an outlet away from my home to exercise and for my mental well being.Bronwen Mantle (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-04-06)
#228
I live in a flat and it's going to drive me crazy sitting in this one room day and night after day and night. My work has dried up as well, which makes my life even more stressful and I don't even know if I will end up living in the bush if I can't pay rent. Please let us at least walk quietly alone during this time to help keep some semblance of sanity and emotional wellbeing.Gloria Cooper (Cape St Francis, 2020-04-06)
#234
Because...Beryl Penny (Cape town, 2020-04-06)
#237
It's a very strict look downRodrigo Salazar Castro (Cape town, 2020-04-06)
#238
I'm signing beacause surviving the virus is pointless if we're all going to starve.Jurgens Wolfaardt (Cape Town, 2020-04-06)
#239
I feel strongly that the lockdown is a terrible idea and it will impoverish South Africa for generations.Chris Taylor (Cape Town, 2020-04-06)
#246
I fully support and abide by the lockdown for large groups of people, and visiting shops, however exercise is essential for good physical and mental health and can be restricted so that people do not need to congregate. It is also vital to exercise our dogs off our properties, which again can be achieved with no contact with other people. These existing rules should be relooked at and amended to avoid people becoming disillusioned and willing to break the law to keep their sanity and health and keep their animals calm and relaxed during this time. Rather restrict gatherings to smaller numbers which will help reduce transmission, but allow individuals and their dogs to get the exercise they need alone without compromising anyone else.Cathie Garner (Knysna, 2020-04-06)
#255
I really need to take my dogs for a walk ! And I need the exercise - just 45 mins per day pleaseLynn Chasan (Johannesburg, 2020-04-06)
#257
I believe physical exercise is essential for physical and mental health. Essential!!!!!Sharon Stanley - Nel (Cape Town, 2020-04-06)
#258
Please include cycling. We should be allowed to exercise for one hour per day.Richard Bind (Cape town, 2020-04-06)
#260
I need to walk-it’s healthySimon Grose (Johannesburg, 2020-04-06)
#264
Totally agree with this petition. Current regulations are completely outrageous.Arne Velden (George, 2020-04-06)
#266
I believe we can still maintain social distancing, but still get exercise by walking, or cycling which is good for one's mental wellbeing.Glenn Poley (Somerset West, 2020-04-06)
#271
People need sunlight and exercise for sustained mental health. Me and my dogs need exercise.Sharon Van Aswegen (Dainfern, 2020-04-06)
#272
Because fresh air is a necessity for a 5 year old. They need to be able to get rid of energy.Tania Hough (Somerset West, 2020-04-06)
#275
It helps to maintain good healthDaniel Roode (Vanderbijlpark, 2020-04-06)
#276
As long as people are only allowed to walk alone or with family members of the same household and not gather or stand around with other people closer than 2-3m, we should be allowed to move around our neighborhoods. This does not defy the purpose of the lock-down which is to keep the virus from spreading. But it helps maintain physical and mental health of the population!Susanne Jasper (Knysna, 2020-04-06)
#277
I think the ability not to exercise in wide open spaces keeping social distancing is barbaric and defeats the purposeSimon Koch (Hermanus, 2020-04-06)
#279
I neeeed to feel alone again and I promise not to run in a group and I promise not to run if I don’t feel wellGavin Barry (Johannesburg, 2020-04-06)
#280
We have to get rational to beat this thing. We cannot kill the economyMike Gough (Johannesburg, 2020-04-06)
#281
We need to be allowed to walk/run in our neighborhood. Keep people healthy.Ruan Schoeman (Pretoria, 2020-04-06)
#282
Because the ban on walking safely is ridiculous and a violation of my human rights and civil liberty!Brenda Neall (Knysna, 2020-04-06)
#284
Please allow us to walk our dogsMarion Claassen (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-06)
#287
I agree with being allowed to walk around our neighborhood, keeping a safe distance from others. My dog also needs exercise, as does my family for various health reasons.Lindsey Wels (Knysna, 2020-04-06)
#293
The lockdown is a violation of human rights and the virus fatality rate does not warrant this level of reaction by government. There is no reason to limit people to their homes at all times, it is unhealthy and will lead to more illness than this virus ever has. Sunlight and exercise is critical to a strong immune system and a strong immune system is vital in preventing infection. The lockdown rationale is flawed and has no basis in science...Kent Cooper (Montagu, 2020-04-06)
#296
I’m a daily power walker, a trail runner and a business owner. I need the freedom to run/walk daily to reduce stress and to maintain health and mental wellness.Tracy Engler (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-06)
#298
Belinda HunterBelinda Hunter (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-06)
#300
I believe we should be allowed to have businesses AMD schools open and implement stricter measure with masks and washing and sanitizingcherie busschau (Cape town, 2020-04-06)
#304
Most humans and animals need exercise for mental stability!!!Susan Walton (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-06)
#305
My mental health is currently severely compromised by not being able to move out my apartment.Evie Branfield (East london, 2020-04-07)
#307
I feel that exercise is of huge benefit to the majority of the population, so if done correctly, with the distancing rules strictly adhered to.Jayne Goss (Brackenfell, 2020-04-07)
#308
I totally agree with this petition. A most senseless and ill thought out ruling to not be allowed to walk/exercise outside of ones property!Ally Vogel (Knysna, 2020-04-07)
#310
I feel that exercise is essential to stay healthy . I’m happy to run at 4 am alone in order to maintain my fitness and health and this will not break any social distancing laws at allNicola Gerrard (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-07)
#317
We all need to excercise and it’s out in the fresh air. We need to walk/run for physical and mental health!Dane Emms (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-07)
#318
I feel although an elderly person we still need our excercise . Living in a retirement village. We can still keep our distance go out take our daily walk privately and come back home. Also need the fresh air.Una van Eeden Van Eeden (Port Shepstone, 2020-04-07)
#321
We need to be realistic about this virus.....see what Swaeden is doing!Peter Logan (Port elizabeth, 2020-04-07)
#323
I run and cycle alone. Don't ride with more than 2 people. Feel safer in fresh than going shopping for food.Marisa FERRARIS (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-07)
#324
Because exercise and movement are vital for our heakrh and munds as long as we adhere to the distance. This goes for dogs too btw.Heike Laufer (Cape Town, 2020-04-07)
#325
Walking your dog or outdoor exercise by yourself is not a risk. It is essential to mental wellbeingRoz Comins (Cape Town, 2020-04-07)
#326
I need to run/walk for my mental healthTanith Muller (Cape Town, 2020-04-07)
#327
Human right to move around and stay healthyKaren Tam (Cape town, 2020-04-07)
#328
I feel that the mental health cost to the nation, myself included, is way too high. My dogs need walking, I need walking, I feel like I could kill someone.Lisa Perold (Swellendam, 2020-04-07)
#332
I believe it is the right thing to do.Shirley Jones (Cape Town, 2020-04-08)
#333
Mental health is as important as physical health and the one influences the otherWalking away from other people will pose less risk than going to buy food or medicine
Lelia Schott (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-08)
#334
going out to exercise is primordialclareton michel (p.penh, 2020-04-08)
#336
There is no threat by allowing running. Ots about social distancing which is easy when running alone.Nigel Hopkins (Centurion, 2020-04-09)
#339
We need to exercise and get out a bid. It's good for mental health.Melinda Allers (Vanderbijlpark, 2020-04-11)
#341
I have a breed of dog that needs two walks a day and we do not have a garden at all!Bianca Swanson (Cape town, 2020-04-11)
#342
It’s damaging to health, only exercise increases lung capacity to counter this pandemic effectsCarey Alexander (Ballito, 2020-04-12)
#343
Inactivity is also unhealthy,The stricter the curfew the less sustainable,
Too many BIG men not enough thought.
Gareth Sherwood (Cape Town, 2020-04-12)
#348
We need oxygenElaine van Coller (Cape Town, 2020-04-16)
#349
I agree that we should be allowed to cycle and walk with and without our dogs while keeping safe distance from others who are doing the same.Melissa Watson (Sedgefield, 2020-04-21)
#351
I fear that the economic lockdown will have a much more detrimental effect on the country and its people than the Corona virus will haveTrish Ludwig (Cape Town, 2020-04-24)
#352
Draconian measures taking our civil liberties away for no reasonJohn Garman (Cape Town, 2020-04-25)
#356
I am a responsible citizen who has taken the lockdown very seriously. But I am also an active and fit older person and need to exercise for my physical and mental well-being.Jeremy Grest (Durban, 2020-04-27)
#357
I'm 68 yrs old and need to be able to walk to exercise.Hazel Adams (Howick, 2020-04-27)
#358
My husband and I need to walk regularly.We do a walk every day for our health and swim at the beach 3 x per week.
Please let us stay fit!!!
Dianne Butcher (Durban, 2020-04-27)
#359
I believe keeping g a healthy lifestyle which includes walking and fresh air is imperative to keeping a healthy mind which in turn affects our spiritual well- beingDi Smith (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-04-27)