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SA moves to alert level 3

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24 May 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will move to alert level 3 with effect from 1 June - with more sectors of the economy opening and the removal of a number of restrictions on the movement of people.

Final year students to return to varsity under level 3, free data

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23 May 2020

Final year students and those graduating in 2020 may return to campus under level 3 lockdown.

COVID-19 cases rise to 20 125, with 397 deaths

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23 May 2020

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has reached the 20 000 mark, as the country's death toll increased by 28 to 397 on Friday.

Further decontamination for W Cape police stations

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22 May 2020

With the Western Cape being the hardest hit province so far by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reported that at least 19 police stations have had to be decontaminated again, says Police Minister Bheki Cele.

Level 4 sees slight crime increase, stats remain low

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22 May 2020

While crime in the country continued to remain low during the COVID-19 lockdown, reported cases began to increase after the country moved to level 4 at the beginning of May.

Gauteng records highest Covid-19 TERS beneficiaries

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22 May 2020

The Department of Labour and Employment says Gauteng had the highest number of beneficiaries who have been paid COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits.

Keeping persons with disabilities safe during COVID-19

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22 May 2020

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, has appealed to South Africans to create a partnership that can work towards the protection and safety of persons with disabilities.

R513 million relief fund for SMMEs

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22 May 2020

The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) has approved payment worth R513 million for small businesses whose finances have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transport service centres to open soon

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22 May 2020

Driving Licensing Testing Centres, registering authorities, vehicle testing stations and driving schools will resume their services with effect from 1 June.

SASSA issues schedule for beneficiaries

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22 May 2020

Due to lockdown and strict restrictions, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it can only serve a minimum number of clients a day.

KZN, Gauteng assures learners safety, ahead of schools reopening

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22 May 2020

As the country prepares for the reopening of schools, the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has assured parents and stakeholders that all necessary precautions will be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

President Ramaphosa engages tourism industry

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22 May 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this morning hold a virtual engagement with stakeholders in tourism who have sought an opportunity to engage the President on the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and plans to sustain the sector.

SA records 30 new deaths as cases rise to 19 137

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21 May 2020

South Africa has recorded 30 new COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total number of deaths to 369 - this as the country’s cases rise to 19 137.

Repo rate cut by 50 basis points

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21 May 2020

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has cut the Repurchase (repo) rate by 50 basis points.

UIF scrutinising suspicious relief claims

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21 May 2020

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has assured Parliament that the department is conducting the requisite due diligence as it disburses COVID-19 TERS Benefits to avoid processing fraudulent claims.

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