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Gauteng consults sectors on reinstating stringent measures

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Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the Provincial Coronavirus Command Council is consulting with various sectors about the need to reinstate some of the drastic measures that will ensure that the pandemic is contained.

SA records 8 728 more COVID-19 cases

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South Africa recorded its highest number of COVID-19 cases in one day, as 8 728 people tested positive, bringing the national total to 168 061.

20 000 SANDF members deployed

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Parliament of his decision to extend the employment of 20 000 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members from 27 June until 30 September.

Several police stations shutdown for decontamination

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The Etwatwa, Ga-Rankuwa, Denysville, Memel, Thabang and Odendaalsrus police stations in Tshwane have been temporarily closed for decontamination, after some SAPS members tested positive for Coronavirus.

Four SAA unions accept severance packages

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Four South African Airways unions and staff representatives have expressed an intention to sign voluntary severance packages (VSPs) offered as part of the airline’s business rescue and restructuring process.

Public called to support the elderly

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As confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 rise in South Africa, Social Development Deputy Minister, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, has appealed to the public to care for older citizens.

NSFAS improving payment system for student allowances

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has been working on innovations to improve the disbursement of students’ allowances to eliminate all third parties from the disbursement chain.

UIF explains COVID-19 TERS payments

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The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has confirmed it will continue to accept and process COVID-19 TERS claims submitted for April, May and June.

SAA liquidation means financial hardship, DPE warns

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The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) cautioned South African Airways (SAA) employees, labour unions and creditors that the liquidation of the airline will lead to financial hardship for employees and substantial undervaluation of assets.