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DBE Minister assesses readiness for school reopening

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Basic Education Minster Angie Motshekga says while most schools are ready for the reopening of schools to grade 7 and 12 learners - her department will not allow schools to reopen if the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) is not available.

Vaal Dam drops below 50%

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As the country fights against the Coronavirus pandemic and the message of washing hands takes centre stage, South Africa’s dam levels continue to take a dip.

Abel Sithole appointed PIC CEO

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Abel Moffat Sithole has been announced as the new CEO of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and the Executive Director on the Board of Directors for the next five years.

UIF apologises for network problems

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The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has apologised for the break in its network, which has affected plans to capture the May applications for the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).

COVID-19 infections spike to 24 264

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As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rises to 24 264, the country is working around the clock to ramp up its testing capacity.

KZN boosts water supply

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The Department of Water and Sanitation in KwaZulu-Natal has ramped up its water and hygiene products supply to communities, as a means of curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the province.

UIF pays out R15bn

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The Department of Employment and Labour says the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has to date paid in excess of R15 billion to beneficiaries -- marking a historic first in terms of a lump sum paid out by the Fund within five weeks.