Another trade union supports govt plans to consider COVID-19 mandatory vaccines
The Federation of Unions in South Africa (FEDUSA) has backed the government’s plans to consider the feasibility of COVID-19 mandatory vaccines in South Africa.
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South Africa’s unemployment rate ticks up to 34.9% in Q3 of 2021
South Africa’s unemployment rate rose by 0.5% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, bringing it to 34.9%.
New R800m Social Employment Fund will create 50,000 jobs – Ramaphosa
A new R800 million Social Employment Fund is expected to create around 50,000 jobs, President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed.
Load shedding: Black Business Council wants André de Ruyter to resign
The Black Business Council has called on Eskom CEO André de Ruyter and the power utility’s entire board to resign over prolonged load shedding crisis.
R131b renewable energy commitment will help end load shedding – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has pinned his hopes on new investments in the energy sector to help end load shedding in South Africa.
Tripping units, power faults: Stage 2 load shedding returns and could escalate
Eskom has announced yet another round of stage 2 load shedding for South Africa – and has warned that the stage could “escalate into the weekend.”
Eskom’s woes continue: Where to check your load shedding schedule
Ailing power utility Eskom has announced rolling blackouts until Saturday (30 October), which means it is time to check your stage 2 load shedding schedule once again.
Ramaphosa’s employment stimulus gets additional R11b after creating 550,000 jobs
The National Treasury has allocated an additional R11 billion to the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme, which created 550,000 jobs in its first phase.
How to apply for Department of Basic Education’s teacher assistant jobs
The Department of Basic Education announced that applications for phase two of teacher assistant jobs opened on 27 September 2021.
No more bailouts to loss-making SOEs, govt vows
Loss-making SOEs will no longer receive bailouts from the government, Department of Public Enterprises Director-General Dr Kgathatso Tlhakudi has vowed.