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President to open inaugural SIDSSA

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… a critical juncture when South Africa charts a course for economic recovery in the post COVID-19 period. “Government has …

Victory over COVID-19

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… transfer to his employer’s Durban branch.  However, due to economic pressures that accompanied lockdown restriction on … the young man kept his eye on the ball of making a full recovery. Being active in sport and not having any …

SA moving forward with confidence: Mkhize

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… rates are some of the lowest in the world, and the recovery rate is higher than the global average. “Although … “We made the necessary sacrifices amidst already murky economic conditions. We are faced with little choice but to … to invest R20 billion in health and R500 billion in socio-economic relief. “This is the most stark evidence that …

SA sets wheels in motion for economic recovery

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… says government has started a process of implementing an economic recovery plan, which is coupled with preserving the … of national disaster. “It won’t take long to recover the economic loss due to the virus and although we do not know … SA sets wheels in motion for economic recovery

President to respond to questions on virtual platform

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… outbreak, including public health measures, social relief, economic recovery and a range of related matters. The President will …

Tribute to young people at the frontline of COVID-19

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… confirmed cases standing at 80 412 against a 55% (44 331) recovery rate. “… Armies of young people are on the … relation to COVID-19. Manamela said the pandemic and the economic hardship may further fuel stigma and discrimination … against certain groups of young people. “When economic hard times come, young people are hit the hardest. …

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on South Africa’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Union Buildings, Tshwane

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… is not only a global health crisis. It is also a global economic crisis of ever-increasing proportion. No country, no … Cabinet has decided to ease restrictions on certain other economic activities. These activities include: - Restaurants … The road ahead will be long and difficult. The task of recovery will be considerable. But if there is anything that …

KZN Treasury to monitor COVID-19 expenditure

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… Cyril Ramaphosa in April announced a R500 billion economic support package. Part of this was a reprioritisation … the tasks at hand. The infection peak is yet to come. The economic crisis will deepen. The Provincial Government of … loss and prepare the ground for a sustained economic recovery. This requires a very special, united and collective …

COVID-19 must enable a new Africa - President Ramaphosa

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… people. President Ramaphosa repeated the call for an economic stimulus package for Africa that includes debt … the continent’s immediate humanitarian needs and necessary economic recovery. He also reiterated the call for the unconditional …

COVID-19: President calls for healthcare for all

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… countries. “The pandemic has profound social, political, economic and security implications for us all. It is … changed the way people behave, work and live. “The global recovery depends on our ability to accept these realities, to … response and offset a potentially devastating social and economic fallout. African response President Ramaphosa, who …

Deputy Pres Mabuza meets with Eskom Task Team

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… other issues, tackle the proposal on management and recovery of municipal debt to Eskom. Friday’s meeting will … to handle the increased demand placed on the grid by the economic activity,” said the Presidency ahead of the meeting. …

Online shopping now open for all

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… among other health protocols. To limit the social and economic hardship caused by the pandemic on local industries … this is an important step in order to limit the social and economic hardship caused by the pandemic on local industries. … “We encourage all consumers to buy local and support the recovery of South African manufacturing during this global …

President takes SA into his confidence

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… that we will soon be embarking on the third phase of our economic response to the Coronavirus crisis by outlining a clear strategy for economic recovery,” he said. The President said Cabinet is seized with …

Home Affairs urged to procure protective equipment

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… a move which will be essential as a post-lockdown economic recovery strategy.” “The end of the lockdown period presents …

COVID-19 presents opportunity for equal economy: President

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… needs to put in place a comprehensive and far-reaching economic recovery programme that does not merely return the economy to … the past few weeks unveiled risk adjustment measures and economic relief interventions. These are aimed at easing the …

AU raises $25m for COVID-19 Response Fund

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… a virtual meeting with Chairpersons of the AU Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on Wednesday. Earlier this month, … financial institutions, for a comprehensive, robust economic stimulus package for Africa.   To spearhead the … to devote all available resources to response and recovery. “This economic injection should support both the …

Disappointment at S&P downgrade

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… acknowledges the negative impact COVID-19 has had on economic activity. Treasury said government has announced a … to contain the spread of the virus and ensure sustainable economic recovery. – SAnews.gov.za …

UIF disbursements surpass R3 billion mark

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… submitted by 1.75 million workers - as relief for the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism Minister … virus. Kubayi-Ngubane, together with her colleagues in the economic cluster, briefed media on risk adjustment measures … national stakeholders to develop a post COVID-19 tourism recovery strategy. “Suffice at this stage to say that the …

President calls for solidarity amid COVID-19

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… called on citizens to change the pace of social and economic transformation. “Even as we turn the tide on the … rebuild the economy and the country, the President said recovery can be achieved through collaboration business, …

COVID-19 response shifts to preserving the economy

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… pandemic by preserving the economy, developing immediate recovery plans and pivoting the economy in a position of … a press briefing in which he outlined a R500 billion economic support package. The package was initially unveiled … a plan, which will be outlined in due course, for the recovery from the immediate effects of the crisis.  “Phase 3 …