"DON’T BE" VIDEOS
KEEP OPENING WINDOWS
Eish, travelling by taxi during a pandemic is not fun. Especially when some people don’t wear their masks properly and when a Moemish doesn’t want to keep the windows open to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. But watch how moghel schools a Moemish nicely.
KEEP SOCIAL DISTANCING
You know that moment when your team is losing and suddenly, they come from behind and snatch a victory. What a feeling! But right there, a Moegoe comes in for a high five. That’s not cool, especially during a pandemic. Watch and learn how to Bluetooth high five and and maintain safe social distancing.
KEEP WEARING A MASK
They say ‘you’re never too old to learn’. In a pandemic, the opposite is also true. One of the best precautions you can take to reduce the risk of infection is to wear a mask. Watch how uGogo turns the tables on Mabena here.
KEEP AVOIDING LARGE INDOOR GATHERINGS
Honestly, house parties during a pandemic are risky. So if you’re planning on throwing one, make sure it’s outdoors. If any Mamparas have a problem with that, watch this to learn how to deal with them.
KEEP WEARING A MASK PROPERLY
Haai guys. There’s the right way to wear a mask, and then there’s the wrong way. If ever there was a time to wear your mask the right way to protect yourself and others, it is now! Don’t be the one who ‘nose’ it all. Watch and learn.
"HOW NOT TO" TUTORIALS
HOW NOT TO BE A MOEGOE
- Keep social distancing
Social distancing means keeping a safe space between yourself and other people who are not from your household. To practice social distancing, stay at least 1.5m (about 2 arms’ length) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces. That means no handshakes, hugs, kisses from auntie or high fives.
HOW TO NOT BE A MAMPARA
- Keep avoiding large indoor gatherings
It is best to avoid large indoor gatherings where it may be difficult to social distance. If you’re in a crowded space, try to keep 1.5m between yourself and others and wear a mask. Pay attention to tape markings on floors or signs on walls. Allow other people 1.5m of space when you pass by them.
HOW TO NOT BE MOEMISH
- Keep opening windows
Be wise this festive season. Don’t be a moemish. Always wear your mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face. And when you’re in a taxi or vehicle, please make sure there’s enough ventilation, by asking the driver and other passengers to open the windows. Also, don’t forget to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you arrive at your destination.
HOW TO NOT BE A CHOP
- Keep wearing a mask properly
For maximum protection wear your mask correctly. First, wash your hands, then put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face but make sure you can still breathe easily. Don’t be a chop and wear it under your nose or chin.
LEARN MORE

DON’T BE A MOEGOE CHEAT SHEET
Here’s a fool-proof cheat sheet to help you not be a Moegoe, reduce your risk and keep others safe from Coronavirus.
- Wear a mask properly
- Keep social distancing
- Avoid large indoor gatherings & crowds
- Wash your hands and keep sanitising
- Open windows - keep rooms and taxis well ventilated
- Cough into a bent elbow or tissue
- Don’t be a MABENA!

FESTIVE SEASON CORONAVIRUS DO’S & DON’TS
- DO: Choose outdoor activities over indoor activities.
- DON’T: Wear your mask under your nose or chin.
- DO: Avoid large indoor gatherings and crowds.
- DON’T: Go out if you are not feeling well.
- DO: Use the 1.5m social distancing rule and limit physical contact.
- DON’T: Eat any self-serve food or drink options rather use grab-and-go meals.
- DO: Know your risk! The more people you interact with at a gathering and the longer that interaction lasts, the higher your potential risk.
- DON’T: Eat food without washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- DO: CELEBRATE SAFELY! #UnityInAction

BACK TO SCHOOL CORONAVIRUS DO’S & DON’TS
- DO: Send your child to school if they are healthy.
- DON’T: Send your child to school if he/she is showing symptoms such as a new cough, shortness of breath or a temperature of 38 degrees.
- DO: Sanitise and bathe your child before and after school.
- DON’T: Let your child share toys or food.
- DO: Teach your child to cough or sneeze into their elbow or a tissue.
- DO: Give your child sanitiser to spray/apply at school.
- DO: Prevent stigma by using facts and reminding students to be considerate of one another. #UnityInAction
DON’T BE A MAMPARA. KNOW YOUR RISK

DON’T BE A MOEGOE. KEEP FOLLOWING THE RULES!
- DO: Stand your ground. Don’t let anyone tell you not to follow the rules.
- DON’T: Let peer pressure get to you; keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
- DO: Consider the vulnerable people in your family before you break the rules.
- DON’T: Stigmatise others when they are following the rules.
- DO: Know the rules - they’re there to protect us. Visit our lockdown regulations page here. #UnityInAction

KIDS WEARING MASKS DO’S & DON’T
- DON’T: Make your kids under the age of 5 wear a mask, because they are less likely to be able to wear it properly.
- DO: Make your kids 6-11 years old wear a mask, make sure that they wear it safely and that there is adult supervision.
- DON’T: Forget that all kids over the age of 12 should follow the same guidelines as adults.
- DO: Teach your kids how to put on and wear their mask properly.
- DON’T: Let your kids share their masks with anyone.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT DO’S & DON’T’S
- DO: Open taxi windows.
- DON’T: Touch common surfaces.
- DO: Consider travelling during non-peak hours when it’s less crowded.
- DON’T: Take your mask off when taking public transport.
- DO: Wash or sanitise your hands after commuting.

HYGIENE BASICS DO’S & DON’TS
- DO: Regularly & thoroughly wash your hands with soap & water.
- DON’T: Touch your eyes, nose & mouth.
- DO: Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
- DON’T: Forget to clean & disinfect surfaces often.
TOOLKIT
How not to be a company of Mamparas.
If you’re a brand or business that is as worried about moegoes as we are, click on these links for our Citizens in Solidarity toolkit and our campaign’s open files. The more citizens we can recruit, the safer our country will be and the less Moemishes, the better for everyone.