COSATU wants govt to extend R350 SRD grant beyond January
COSATU also says the SRD grant should form the basis for a basic income grant in South Africa.
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COVID-19: Ramaphosa to address nation next week as Cabinet slams ‘reckless behaviour’
Jackson Mthembu says the National Coronavirus Command Council will hold a meeting next week, followed by a Cabinet meeting.
COSATU, B4SA claim govt has decided not to extend UIF TERS benefits
COSATU and B4SA have slammed the government’s apparent decision, but the government has not yet formally announced it.
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.
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.
International travel to South Africa: Revised list of high-risk countries
The Department of Home Affairs says visitors who intend to stay in South Africa for at least three months will be allowed regardless of their risk category.
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.”
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.
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.
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.