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Press Release 14th April 2020

Currently, South Africa is in the throes of a battle with a global pandemic that has
irrevocably altered our social temporality. COVID-19 has forced communities across the
world to re-evaluate the commonplace ways people engage with one another, as well as to
re-conceptualize our understanding of health and safety across all public and private
sectors.

Addressing the nation on 23 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa cautioned South
Africans to take heed of the devastating effects the virus will leave in its wake; effects that
will have an enduring impact on the health, morale and economic standing of the country.
These effects can be mitigated, provided that all South Africans take stock of, and rectify;
behaviours, operations and forms of engagement that may unintentionally exacerbate the
spread of the disease.

The state has appealed to all levels of civil society, from traditional leaders to business
sector role players, to employ the resources at their disposal to assist in curbing the spread
of the virus so as to alleviate the strain that a large number of infections may exert on the
country's precarious healthcare system.

In response to this plea, Bonema Technologies is proud to announce the launch of a new
online venture, FMLY FRST ( fmlyfrst.co ). Operating under the aegis of prevention, FMLY
FRST includes the provision of life-saving products and resources for families and
companies. These include the essential and highly coveted N95 face masks as well as an
official newsletter containing detailed, verified, reliable, and current information about the
products and COVID-19, in the context of South Africa.
FMLY FRST stems from a genuine sense of duty and deep concern for the health and safety
of all South Africans, both with respect to COVID-19 and the uncertain future that will
proceed it.

Bonema Technologies chairperson, Bokang Mosala emphatically believes that the challenges
posed by the virus are not insurmountable, provided innovative outlets , such as Benoma,
are willing to lend their creative proficiency to the fight, “We cannot be bystanders when we
have the means to offer assistance. Benoma is leveraging on its expertise to provide
assistance in preventing and alleviating this disease,” affirms Mosala.
FMLY FRST offers a range of products that are curated into packages tailored to both
companies and individuals. In order to stem the spread of the virus, behavioural changes are
vital on both a macro and micro level. Thus, integrating these products into business
operations and home care, will positively impact the well being of employees and loved
ones, respectively.

The official launch of FMLY FRST is a multi-pronged endeavour that will roll out imminently,
and part of this process includes online surveys and awareness campaigns. The public is
encouraged to regularly monitor our social media for more information in the coming
weeks.