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100 000 applicants paid COVID-19 relief grant

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it has kept its promise to pay at least 100 000 clients who had applied for the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant.

Department welcomes court decision on CIPC certificates

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The Department of Trade and Industry and Competition (dtic) has welcomed a court decision not to grant Sakeliga the relief it sought in a matter involving the lawfulness of the Companies and Intellectual Commission's issuance of certificates for companies to render service in the first phase of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Protecting children during COVID-19 and beyond

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The Department of Social Development in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation aims to improve the standard of Early Childhood Development (ECD) across the country as part of this year’s Child Protection Week campaign.

Tying the knot under level 3 of lockdown

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During alert level 3 of the nationwide lockdown, lovebirds can officially tie the knot at Home Affairs offices following the resumption of marriage services.

UIF COVID-19 fund pays out R16.5 billion

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Having already paid out R16.5-billion in Covid-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has vowed to ensure that outstanding payments are promptly processed.

COVID-19 cases climb to 34 357

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Twenty-two new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded, as the number of infections climbed to 34 357 on Monday.

Construction industry urged to practice safety measures

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille has appealed to companies to exercise extreme vigilance to ensure the health and safety of employees as more businesses open, including the construction industry.

Youth called to fight COVID-19

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Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the youth of 2020 have been called upon to fight a much more silent war, the COVID-19 pandemic, and to help to rebuild society.