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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.

Coronavirus: Plan being made for universities

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The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, will on Tuesday meet with stakeholders in the Post Schooling Education and Training System (PSET) to agree on a common national Protocol and Management Plan for Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the sector.

Coronavirus national disaster regulations formulated

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The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will formulate regulations to guide the response to the Coronavirus pandemic, which President Ramaphosa has declared a national disaster.

Funds diverted for Coronavirus

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Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has announced that funds will be diverted from other government programmes in an effort to tackle the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.