Reopening of gyms affected by the Covid-19 Lockdown in South Africa

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#1

I want to go back to gym

Jacques van Velze (Cape Town, 2020-06-19)

#5

I know how much hard work Tyron has put into his gym and the well being of all his gym members!!!

Margaret Koen (Ballito, 2020-06-19)

#15

I’m signing this petition because I need to stay healthy and fit in order for me to be able to get back into my field of work which is being a trainer leading by example. And also I to workout in this kind of climate we are living in to distress and use the gym as therapy which can keep my body healthy and immune system strong.

Nhlakanipho Cele (Johannesburg, 2020-06-19)

#17

Gyms, fitness centre's and physical fitness is positive for the soul. It's clear social distancing can be achieved. If restaurants, cinemas and churchs are opening. Why not health and fitness. I'm sure been healthy and fit is a better reason to prevent Covid-19 than been unhealthy over weight. Been fit and doing exercises makes a person positive, Happy, motivated and naturally healthy.

Jacques La Marque (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#20

I believe people in the fitness industry need to be able to earn a living

Kristy Goss (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#23

My gym training is the most healthiest and beneficial way for me to stay healthy iand fit encourages me to eat healthier and it boosts my immune!

Lisel Sives (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#25

People need their income

Raelene Stefano (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#27

I want to go back to gym.

Johan Koster (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#30

I really want to get back to gym good for your health and mind

Wendy Ludwig (ballito, 2020-06-20)

#32

I was recommended to gym by me Dr and psychiatrist.

Andrea Ferreira (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-06-20)

#33

Many people need to earn an income and exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle

Ashraf Khan (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#34

Exercise is very important. If people can go and do their nails and go to the casino why cant I go to the gym.

Monya Stopforth (Amanzimtoti, 2020-06-20)

#35

Open the Gym

Zurika Klopper (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#38

I'm signing this petition to encourage government to consider all sportsmen and women. It is unfair for gyms not to be recognized.

Stanley Van Der Merwe (Ballito south africa, 2020-06-20)

#40

I'm singing this because i want the gym to be opened and i get sick Easley and um so fat because i'm no longer exercising. So plz

Lindani Mngomezulu (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-06-20)

#41

I'm tired of sitting around, bodybuilding is also a non contact sport! I don't see why it can't be opened

Ntethelelo Mngomezulu (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-06-20)

#42

Everyone should have the right to earn a living to feed their families.

Angela Dick (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#44

I'm getting fat

Jacques Farre (Cape Town, 2020-06-20)

#45

I'm a trainer at gym and it's my source of income to support my family.

awonke ngoma (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-06-20)

#46

If Casinos are open, gyms should be open.

Taryn Holding (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#47

I want the gyms to reOpen

Siyabonga Gumede (Stanger, 2020-06-20)

#48

I take my health seriously... need to start training again

Linda Ellinas (Tinley Manor, 2020-06-20)

#49

All business should be open by now and everyone will take precautions, we adults and should know by now what needs to be done to protect ourselves.

Janene Nicolas (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#53

I need to get back into routine and training with the experts

Marthie Horn (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#54

Gyms have always been a thoroughly sanitized place and if people respect their distances and sanitized their equipment after use it should be safe. We are allowed to go to cinemas and restaurants and public toilets and thus I see no difference.

Linda Milln (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#55

I think gyms should open under restrictions as I feel that people need to live a healthy lifestyle by staying fit and mentally strong, gyms are always clean and maintained on a regular basis.

Sean Steyn (Kwadaguza, 2020-06-20)

#56

Life must go back to normol...this Lockdown is hurting the economy. Gym helps most people get rid of stres.

Camille Jansen van Vuuren (Gauteng, 2020-06-20)

#59

Exercise is important to my being.

Feroz Khan (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#61

I'm signing because I'm working at the gym, they paying my salary now I don't have enough income to live

Njabulo Mbandlwa (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-06-20)

#63

I agree completely. Gyms and fitness centres should be re-opened and allowed to run with the same safety protocols as supermarkets and liquor stores have been allowed. Limited numbers, controlled access and regular sanitising is easily maintained for many centres. There is no logical reason to keep them closed when restaurants are now allowed sit down customers!!

Michelle Tall (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#66

We need our bread

Nkululeko Cele (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#72

Going to the gym is my hobby and miss that part of my life.

Jacques Koen (Cape Town, 2020-06-20)

#73

Healthy body healthy mind

John Goss (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#75

I believe gym is the best for mind and soul! Spend money on health rather than alcohol and bad cigarettes!! Plead !!!

Frances Bamberger (Brits, 2020-06-20)

#77

I'm signing this petition, because I do believe that exercise is very important. It is a positive mindset, attitude and especially in this time we are living in right now, this can only be good for any human being.

Ester Vladescu (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#78

More unemployment is going to be the result of extending this ridiculous lockdown law

Mary Joy Wolmarans (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#82

I'm not scared of a virus that 99.99% of us will survive, and I'm tired of the government taking away my right to be able to use a fitness facility

DANE Herbst (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#84

The gyms have been closed long enough,we want to go back train and be healthy,most off this epidemic have past now!!!!

Deon Westraadt (Sheffield beach, 2020-06-20)

#86

I am a healthy conscious person, gym is a huge part of my life.. And i am studying sports and exercise nutrition. It has impacted my life negatively

Sthuthukile Majola (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-06-20)

#87

Im signing because its time now to get back into health for everyone

Christa Koekemoer (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#88

I’m in and employed within the fitness industry and my business cannot operate without the restriction being lifted

Craig Huxtable (Johannesburg, 2020-06-20)

#89

Its my life

Marius Liebenberg (Vaal, 2020-06-20)

#90

I'm a competing bodybuilder and bodybuilding is a non contact sport we should also be allowed to train. Training also helps byilding the immune system

Braam Verryne (Brits, 2020-06-20)

#93

The gyms need to open so people can start earning a income

Youlandi Koster (Salt Rock, 2020-06-20)

#94

Because I want to workout

Celumusa Mthimkhulu (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-06-20)

#95

I want to open my gym. Casinos are a much higher risk area for covid.

Darren Muller (Durban, 2020-06-20)

#97

Gyms need to open. The stronger we become the stronger our immune system will be. This also gives people something to do instead of being bored and drinking at home

Denise Van Huyssteen (Westbrook Durban, 2020-06-20)

#98

I suffer from extreme anxiety. Training at gym is the only thing that helps with my symptoms. I over eat. I can't sleep. I pull my hair and I bite my nails. I get extreme eczema and i scratch myself until it's an open wound. Since the lockdown, I have had 4 episodes. And it's like the government doesn't care!! Please! Open the gym. Because I can't cope for much longer.

Adelia Hamburg (Johannesburg south, 2020-06-20)

#99

I need gym for my mental health. Keeps me sane!

Jacob We beer (Gauteng, 2020-06-20)

#100

Health is key to function in society.

Yvette de Passos (Margate, 2020-06-20)

#101

I'm tired of our corrupt government trying to strangle the country economically!

Neville Wolmarans (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#102

Iam signing this etition because I need to do strengh exercise at the gym which have the relevant equipment to build my bone density for my health and well being

Daniel VAN Huyssteen (Ballito, 2020-06-20)

#105

I value my health and, fitness and, require gyms to keep these up.

Kamaliksha Singh (Johannesburg, 2020-06-20)

#106

I am a bodybuilder and also busy with a course in personal training that i would have finished months ago yo be able to earn a salary. Now i am not earning a salary and its taking longer to get my qualification. So its going to take longer before i can earn an income

Jana Du Plessis (Springs, 2020-06-20)

#107

Gyms need to open

Jacqueline Fourie (Tzaneen, 2020-06-20)

#110

Gym aid with physical and mental health, it cannot be taken away from us

Marnu Wessels (Klerksdorp, 2020-06-20)

#113

Open our Gyms

Nicholas Goble (Upper Tongaat, 2020-06-21)

#115

I'm signing because I support the re opening of gyms. If cinemas and casinos can open, why not gyms

Fozia makada (durban, 2020-06-21)

#116

I need to get back to the gym, gyms are therapy to us.

Ayanda Zondi (Durban, 2020-06-21)

#118

I love to work out and stay fit

Dwain Burns (Durban, 2020-06-21)

#120

I am a gym owner as well

Kade Perumal (Phoenix, 2020-06-21)

#123

We need to train it is good for your health

Mias Pretorius (Sasolburg, 2020-06-21)

#126

I'm an employee(personal trainer) at my local gym, R36 Health and Fitness. I need the gym to be opened because that is how I get my salary, and help others with their health and bodies.

Winston Baloyi (Polokwane, 2020-06-21)

#128

I'm so over the ANC lockdown

Isabel Caroto (Johannesburg, 2020-06-21)

#129

Gyms need to reopen,it's been 3 months and everything else has already opened

Melusi Zondo (Gauteng, 2020-06-21)

#132

Small gyms like crossfit gyms etc can comply with new regulations.
Exercise is medicine, people need to exercise!

Belinda Waghorn (Roodepoort, 2020-06-21)

#134

I need to make a living

Florence Poretti (Cape town, 2020-06-21)

#137

It’s ridiculous that they not open.. just look at how overweight and unhealthy all our ministers are .. then you will understand as to why they make these irrational rules !

Julie Stofberg (Hilton, 2020-06-21)

#142

Exercising is healthy. It’s important. It helps with a lot of things including depression.

Aletha van der Westhuizen (Krugersdorp, 2020-06-21)

#144

Gyms need to open NOW!!!! HOW CAN EVERYTHING ELSE EXCEPT GYMS BE OPEN. PEOPLE NEED TO EARN A LIVING AND PEOPLE NEED EXERCISE TO STAY HEALTHY!!!!

Katherine Masters (Cape Town, 2020-06-21)

#145

Everyone needs their income!

Sandra le Sueur (Western cape, 2020-06-21)

#148

My son is in the fitness industry. They need to earn a living.

Bernadette Rodney (Cape Town, 2020-06-21)

#149

Social distancing can be practised at gyms. No reason why small groups of people can be permitted to be in a gym at one time.

Lynne Hobbs (East London, 2020-06-21)

#152

They opened Cinemas not gyms

Clement Ramashala (Mokipy, 2020-06-21)

#155

I need to gym to stay healthy

Carol Delport (Parts Free State, 2020-06-21)

#157

Irrational regulations by our Govt need to be challenged. Gyms are where people train and keep healthy. A healthy body has a strong immune system. They should have opened ages ago.

Tony Futter (Cape Town, 2020-06-21)

#160

My income has been zero because gyms and fitness centres can not operate

Bronwyn Paveley (Johannesburg, 2020-06-21)

#161

I want to gym

Leshlin Olivier (Cape Town, 2020-06-21)

#162

Need gyms to be opened

Sifiso Make (Middelburg, 2020-06-21)

#164

I'm in the fitness industry and have had no salary in 4 months. This is our lively hood.

Lesley-Anne Bresler (Cape Town, 2020-06-21)

#165

People need to be able to eat. Gyms give people jobs.

Deon Malan (Grahamstown, 2020-06-21)

#166

I'm signing because I believe I have a right to exercise my body without state interference.

Elsabe Smit (Pretoria, 2020-06-21)

#168

I am a gym owner, and we help people live healthier lives, we are essential, and can do more for people than what a tattoo artist, hairstylist, the movies or the casino can do to fight against any other illnesses.

Barry Conradie (Cape Town, 2020-06-21)

#171

Gyms are as able as any other business to continue practicing safely!!! Open gyms/fitness studios!

Lindi Gyökösi (Centurion, 2020-06-21)

#172

Gym owners need an income and people should have their own right to choose what they want to do regarding going to gym

Tasmyn Thompson (Port Shepstone, 2020-06-21)

#174

I’m signing this petition because I want to get active again & I’m thinking of all the people in the industry who currently can’t work..

Zelda Jansen van Vuuren (Cape Town, 2020-06-21)

#180

Because I am a grown adult that can TAKE CARE OF MYSELF, and I HAVE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS, STOP YOUR DAMN MADNESS

Pieter du Plessis (roodepoort, 2020-06-21)

#181

I work in the industry and know how many jobs and Income has been lost due to this lockdown ... casinos , movie theatres , restaurants and salons open but we can’t open the gyms? It’s nonsensical

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Johannesburg, 2020-06-21)

#186

exercise is healthy, gyms are necessary for mental health as well. My gym is my family, so need to get back..

Judith Joubert (Howick, 2020-06-21)

#188

Keeping healthy is mandatory to fighting numerous illness. I suffer from asthma and a daily workout at the gym is good for my lunge capacity

Vivienne Mckinlay (Cape Town, 2020-06-21)

#190

We need to make a living

Despina Du Toit (Potchefstroom, 2020-06-21)

#191

Because I honestly believe and from experience know that exercise has a positive effect on the immune system and helps people cope better with stress and PTSD

Farouk Kafaar (Port Elizabeth, 2020-06-21)

#193

It's essential what about personal trainers this is not only whites who gym anc

Hugo De vries (Pretoria, 2020-06-21)



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