International travel: African countries confirmed, govt to publish schedule for others
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said 18 land border ports and three international airports will resume operation on 1 October, 2020.
South Africa
Govt to reprioritise funds to keep SAA afloat
The Department of Public Enterprises has confirmed that the government will provide funding for South African Airways to stave off looming liquidation.
FNB to close NPC’s accounts used to raise funds for Mkhwebane
FNB has written to Democracy in Action saying it intends to terminate their banking relationship by 19 November, 2020.
Motsepe’s TymeBank partners with Hollard to offer insurance at Pick n Pay
TymeBank and Hollard say they will offer Family Protect funeral cover, which “provides a three-month income benefit for living expenses, with no delay or paperwork.”
COVID-19 forces KZN’s iconic Fairmont Zimbali Hotel into business rescue
IFA Fair Zim Hotel & Resort Pty Ltd, which owns Fairmont Zimbali Hotel and Resort, said the lockdown and closure of borders had eroded its revenue base.
Andile Lungisa reports to prison for 2-year term, NPA to oppose bail bid
Andile Lungisa was flanked by ANC supporters, including ANC National Youth Task Team (NYTT) convener Tandi Mahambehlala.
Ndlozi apologises for saying protesters ‘merely touching’ female reporter was not harassment
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has apologised for a controversial tweet he posted during EFF protests against a Clicks hair advert recently.
SARS hires 769 previously outsourced cleaning staff as permanent employees
The new permanent employees will officially join SARS as from 31 October, 2020 following a decision to discontinue renewing annual cleaning contracts and to start insourcing.
ANC shelves plan to nationalise SA Reserve Bank – report
ANC’s Paul Mashatile says spending public resources to buy out SARB’s private shareholders would be “unjustified” under the prevailing economic difficulties.
Ramaphosa to reopen international travel under level 1 – report
Sources who attended a Presidential Coordinating Council meeting claim Cyril Ramaphosa will announce a move to level 1 lockdown.