‘I’m setting an example:’ Johann Rupert defends jumping COVID-19 vaccine queue
Johann Rupert reportedly jumped the queue for COVID-19 vaccines in a local town in Switzerland – but he says he was setting an example.
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Govt wants more black business participation in SA’s economic recovery – Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa also said black-owned businesses must be given an opportunity to participate in South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Adjusted level 3 lockdown: DA wants UIF TERS extended
DA MP Michael Cardo said the call follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Monday that the adjusted level 3 lockdown will be extended.
SABC to retrench 303 employees after concluding ‘difficult’ consultations
SABC had initially planned to retrench 600 employees, but said this has been reduced to 303 “after considering all options.”
Mantashe announces official petrol price for January 2021 in South Africa
Petrol prices will increase as from Wednesday, 6 January, 2021.
Pension fund-backed PIC mulls converting R95b of Eskom debt into equity – report
PIC is the investment vehicle for the Government Employees Pension Fund, managing about R1.91 trillion of public servants’ pensions and unemployment funds.
Western Cape wants UIF TERS benefits extended for Garden Route, other hotspots
David Maynier said the restrictions announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa will hurt local businesses in the Garden Route during the festive season.
Eskom’s R83m half-year profit wiped out by R15b debt servicing costs
Eskom’s debt of R463 billion was a massive drain on its R83 million net profit after tax, the company announced on Monday.
NEDLAC’s social compact on Eskom puts govt pension funds at risk – DA
Government, labour, business and community constituencies represented at NEDLAC signed the social compact on 8 December, 2020.
Newly launched Discovery Prepaid Health platform offers R300 GP vouchers
Medically uninsured South Africans can access private general practitioner (GP) healthcare for R300 through the Discovery Prepaid Health platform.