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COVID-19 positivity rate continues to decline

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

South Africa’s COVID-19 positivity rate continues to show a steady decline, although it is still higher than the 5% suggested by the World Health Organisation.

EU travel ban lifted

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has welcomed the lifting of travel bans on Southern Africa by the European Union (EU).

Deadline to submit employment equity reports looms

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Employers have until Saturday, 15 January 2022 to submit their annual 2021 employment equity (EE) reports, as prescribed in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

Motshekga visits Randfontein schools

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, will this morning conduct monitoring and oversight visits to several schools in Randfontein, Gauteng, as the sector welcomes learners for the 2022 academic year.

All systems go for 2022 academic year

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, says the arrangements that are meant to protect the school sector from Coronavirus infection will remain in place as schools in inland provinces are set to open their doors to learners tomorrow.

Taxi Relief Fund applications open

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Eligible mini bus taxi drivers, cab drivers and e-hailing drivers, who were hard hit during COVID-19 necessitated hard lockdowns, are now able to apply for financial assistance via government’s COVID-19 Taxi Relief Fund (TRF).