Ramaphosa quashes level 3 lockdown rumours – but will address nation next week
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that he will address the nation next week while dismissing talk of level 3 lockdown.
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Change your behaviour or face new hard lockdown, Sihle Zikalala warns
KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala said he was concerned about the “carefree” attitude displayed by some KZN residents despite rising COVID-19 cases.
Govt announces Coursera free courses for 50,000 unemployed youth
Government has partnered with the National Media Institute of SA and Coursera to offer free Coursera courses for South Africa’s youths.
EFF’s 24-hour clinics proposal is ‘unaffordable’ – Health Department
Providing for 24-hour clinics is desirable but unaffordable, a Department of Health official told Parliament.
AA slams AARTO proposal for R100 ‘penalty levy’ on every infringement notice
The Automobile Association (AA) says it will oppose a new proposal for motorists to pay an extra R100 “penalty levy” on each traffic infringement notice they receive.
SARS tax returns 2020: Taxman warns of looming deadline
SARS has reminded individual taxpayers of deadlines for filing their personal income tax returns.
Ramaphosa extends R350 SRD grant by 3 months – but no basic income grant yet
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a three-month extension of the social relief of distress grant, but says discussions must continue on the basic income grant.
Govt to spend R5b securing SA’s borders as official warns ‘we can be bombed’
A Department of Public Works officials warned Parliament that South Africa’s borders are not secure and the country is exposed.
Dlamini-Zuma extends national state of disaster by 1 month
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said the extension will allow the government to “put measures in place to avoid a second wave of infections.”
‘Jerusalema’ shortlisted for SA Word of the Year 2020
PanSALB will announce the SA Word of the Year 2020 on Friday, 16 October, 2020 at the Windmill Casino and Hotel in Bloemfontein, Free State.