Lockdown Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Luck Out – Get Your Essentials Delivered To Your Front Door

The COVID-19 pandemic’s arrival in South Africa has taken us into a time of uncertainty. We all wait for updates from our president with bated breath and hope for a light at the end of this dark tunnel that we have just entered. However, it may be some time before we see this glimmering hope, and it may take a country-wide lockdown to get the situation under control. So, in the case of a lockdown, here are a few delivery services, at the time of writing, that can help you get your essentials without having to leave the comfort of your home.

Groceries

The first question that is raised when someone says lockdown is, “How am I going to get groceries?” Well, the good news is that lockdown does not necessarily mean that grocery stores will be closed. There may be some stricter social distancing policies in place when at a shop but in the off chance that you don’t want to take the risk of getting infected at a store, here are a few delivery alternatives.
Pick ‘n’ Pay – For all the meat, fruit, veg, pet food, detergents and more, you can shop online at Pick ‘n’ Pay and get your items delivered directly to you for a cost between R50 and R90.
OneCart – Shop from the comfort of your home, from multiple stores, on one app and get your groceries delivered to you within 2 hours! There is a flat cost of R55 for delivery and a 5-7% personal shopper fee.

Medical 

Many pharmacies deliver medication as customers are often too sick to leave home. These delivery services may come in handy – even if it just to get some vitamins to keep your immune system strong during your time at home. The W.H.O.(World Health Organisation) has encouraged individuals to eat well and take supplements to boost immunity, so stay healthy and make sure that you get everything that you need without infringing on the social distancing policy.
Dis-Chem – Deliver Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 17:00. Deliveries will take place within 3-7 working days from when your order has been placed and paid for.
Clicks – Deliver to your door via courier, for a standard delivery fee of R60 (delivery is free for orders over R450) and your parcel should arrive within 3 days.

Take-out

Sometimes you need a night off from making dinner and this is the perfect way to do it! Seeing that leaving your house is a bit of a risk at the moment, download one of these fast delivery apps and order a variety of amazing food from restaurants that are in and around your area.
Mr. Delivery – “Get the food you feel like delivered fast and hot” for a R10 delivery fee.
Uber Eats – “Your favourite food, delivered with Uber” for a R15 delivery fee.
OrderIn – “Your favourite food, delivered fast” for a R10 delivery fee.

Miscellaneous

If you are looking for some odd items that you cannot seem to find at any of the stores mentioned above, then you can always have a look at our old friend, Takealot. Usually stocking the essentials, as well as some of the odds and ends that you may be looking for.
Hopefully, these online shopping suggestions will help you avoid crowds of people during this period of uncertainty and ensure that you have all the toilet paper you could possibly need. Also, don’t forget that while you are taking care of your family and your health, Blue Security will be taking care of your safety!