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Measures in place for public servants to return to work

With 511 public servants in South Africa having tested positive for COVID-19, departments have been urged to implement health and safety measures that ensure the containment and management of the virus in the public service.

UIF pays R9.5 billion to workers

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has disbursed almost R9.5-billion through the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).

Government department urged to pay small businesses

As COVID-19 continues to put business under immense pressure, putting jobs on the line, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has encouraged departments to engage suppliers to resolve outstanding payments and speedily process Small Medium Micro Enterprises’ (SMME) invoices.

Interprovincial travel window draws to a close

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has called on interprovincial travelers to exercise extreme caution on the roads, as the grace period for transit across provincial boundaries draws to a close.

Employers urged to pay relief funds to workers

Employers have been urged to ensure that money paid over by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) for the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) is disbursed to the workers.

Presidency confirms COVID-19 case

Public and staff access to the Union Buildings has been limited following the confirmation of a positive case of COVID-19 on one of the staff members.