A group of 22 South Africans who were to be repatriated from Kenya – as the world battles coronavirus – remain stranded in Nairobi. This after SEMAIR, the airline that was to evacuate them, again, cancelled at the 11th hour. The airline is alleged to have failed to inform passengers[…]
The Western Cape government together with 100 minibus taxis belonging to Umanyano Travel Services on Monday launched the Red Dot service for the exclusive use of essential health care workers. According to the provincial department of transport and public works, the service is for health care workers that may have[…]
With another 22 coronavirus related deaths recorded in the country over the last 24 hours, the total has increased to 286, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. Of the 286 deaths registered, 160 were males and 126 females. The Western Cape has registered 166 deaths. Mkhize also confirmed that there[…]
As of Saturday, the total number of confirmed coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in South Africa is 14,355 with 831 new cases identified in the past 24-hour cycle of testing, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Saturday evening. “Regrettably, we report a further 14 Covid-19-related deaths – this brings the total[…]
A major new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) shows that almost all smokers have been able to buy cigarettes during the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown, and concludes that the ban is backfiring badly and should be lifted as soon as possible, Tax Justice South Africa (TJSA) founder Yusuf[…]
Business organisation Sakeliga has launched a court case hoping to alter the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown regulations across all levels. “The case involves the unlawfulness of permits and other government licensing requirements for businesses,” Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux said in a statement. Sakeliga was asking the High Court to set[…]
The Solidarity Fund has distributed food relief to more than 300 000 families across South Africa, reaching 250 000 vulnerable households in the six weeks since its establishment. The fund is now looking to pilot “more sustainable methods of relief”, including food vouchers and cash systems, to reach those households[…]
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday chair a meeting of the President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) to deliberate preparations for moving most of the country to the coronavirus (Covid-19) alert level three, the presidency said. Co-chaired by the president and Deputy President David Mabuza, and comprising of cabinet ministers, all nine[…]
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has dismissed “the false allegations in the media” that the department intends to prohibit the distribution of food parcels and cooked food to households and communities most in need of humanitarian relief during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “The Non-Profit Organisations [NPO] Act, which the department[…]
Another briefing scheduled by the Department of Basic Education to provide clarity on the reopening of schools was postponed on Thursday after provinces requested more time to prepare. However, according to stakeholders, this was to be expected due to unresolved concerns in the sector. Earlier on Thursday, Minister of Basic[…]
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