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SA records 2 336 new COVID-19 cases

Thursday, September 3, 2020

The number of people that have contracted the novel Coronavirus has climbed to 630 595 after 2 336 new cases were recorded on Wednesday.

Government, interfaith leaders commit to fight COVID-19, corruption

Thursday, September 3, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with interfaith leaders as part of ongoing consultations and collaboration between government and various sectors of society on South Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

President welcomes launch of contact tracing app

Thursday, September 3, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the launch of the Bluetooth-enabled mobile application, COVID Alert South Africa, which will strengthen South Africa’s contact tracing efforts.

UIF Commissioner suspended

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

The Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, on Wednesday suspended the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Commissioner Teboho Maruping.

Minister Pandor to lead SA at G20 meeting

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor is set to lead South Africa’s delegation to the extraordinary G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.