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Employers urged to ramp up OHS measures

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The Department of Employment and Labour has appealed to employers to use the prescriptions of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act of 1993 in governing workplaces in relation to Coronavirus (COVID–19).

Coronavirus 101

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a national disaster.

Department to increase water provision in rural areas

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The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has directed the department to increase the provision of water and sanitation in high density public areas, informal settlements and rural areas in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

NEDLAC endorses COVID-19 interventions

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A National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) meeting has endorsed various interventions aimed at containing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and its impact on the South African economy.

Janusz Waluz denied parole

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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has denied Janusz Walus parole over the assassination of former South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Chris Hani.

SARB not withdrawing banknotes, coins

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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has warned the public that it is not withdrawing banknotes and coins due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Teens to appear in court for armed robbery

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Three teenagers are to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court after they were found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and two cellphones, said Gauteng police.

Basic Education outlines recovery plan

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To compensate for the early closure of schools due to Coronavirus, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the June holidays will be cut short by a week.

Home Affairs to revoke over 8 000 visas

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In a bid to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, the Department of Home Affairs will revoke about 8 339 visas from China and Iran.