Ramaphosa moves address to 19h30 for SAns to watch Noxolo Grootboom’s final bulletin
This is to “allow SABC viewers to watch veteran newsreader Noxolo Grootboom’s final bulletin as she retires after 37 years,” the Presidency said.
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Grants: Here are the SASSA payment dates for April 2021
SASSA has announced grant payment dates for April 2021, while SA Post Office has also revealed SRD grant payment dates for the second week of April.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout: We’ve lost a bit of time, Ramaphosa admits
President Cyril Ramaphosa says although the government has lost a bit of time in its vaccine rollout, it is still on track in terms of the rollout’s phases.
How to join Earth Hour 2021 global virtual event in South Africa
WWF SA is inviting South Africans to become “Nature Heroes for Earth Hour” during Earth Hour 2021 virtual event on Saturday, 27 March.
COVID-19: Phase 2 of South Africa’s vaccine rollout to start in May – Cabinet
Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout programme will start in May targeting vulnerable groups and essential workers, while Phase 3 will start in November.
Over 39,000 public servants applied for R350 SRD grant – DA
Citing a parliamentary reply by Minister Lindiwe Zulu, DA’s Mimmy Gondwe said 39,672 public servants had applied for the SRD grant as of February 2021.
Matric rewrite 2021 registration deadline is 26 March – Basic Education department
The Department of Basic Education has reminded learners that the deadline for Matric rewrite 2021 registration is this Friday, 26 March 2021.
Ex-President maintains he can’t afford R95,000 a month in maintenance case
The former President said the large deposits into his accounts were “contributions and donations from sympathetic members of the public.”
Basic Education’s stimulus creates 300,000 teaching assistant jobs, but ends 31 March
The Basic Education sector received more than 868,000 applications, an indication of the high levels of youth unemployment in South Africa.
Govt to finalise Basic Income Grant plans in next financial year – Lindiwe Zulu
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says government hopes to finalise Basic Income Grant proposals in the coming financial year.