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Newly sworn-in President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, has drawn the ire of some Malawians and civil society groups for appointing family members in his Cabinet. Chakwera announced his 31-member Cabinet … Read More
The government has confirmed that it is exploring the feasibility of a basic income grant for South Africa beyond the R350 COVID-19 social relief of distress (SRD) grant. Social Development … Read More
State power utility Eskom on Thursday warned that there is a high possibility of loadshedding during the evening peak because of a “severely constrained” power generation system. It urged members … Read More
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has said the government is not expecting one million COVID-19 deaths in South Africa. Dlamini-Zuma was seemingly addressing the confusion … Read More
Democratic Alliance (DA) interim leader John Steenhuisen has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for showing “weak” leadership during the COVID-19 crisis. In a virtual “address to the nation” on Wednesday, Steenhuisen … Read More
South Africans can make cash deposits into their bank accounts at Pick n Pay tills across the country, the giant retailer announced on Wednesday. Pick n Pay’s chief information officer, … Read More
The government is considering new regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has said. Speaking to eNCA on Tuesday, Nxesi nevertheless … Read More
One South Africa Movement (OSA) has called for a national school stay away on Friday, 10 July in protest against schools reopening. OSA leader Mmusi Maimane made the announcement via … Read More
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has published new directions on school reopening dates for the remaining grades. In a gazette notice on Tuesday, Motshekga indicated that the next date in … Read More
The Competition Tribunal has fined Dis-Chem Pharmacies R1.2 million for charging excessive prices for surgical face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement on Tuesday, the tribunal said it … Read More
