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UIF pays R31 billion to COVID-19-hit employees

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The Department of Employment and Labour has, through its entity the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), payed a total of R31 billion to workers around the country to help them cope with the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Eskom moves load shedding to Stage 2

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

With increasing demand for electricity due to the cold weather, Eskom has stepped up load shedding to Stage 2.

COVID-19: Over 7 000 police test positive

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Over 7 000 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have tested positive for COVID-19, Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Wednesday.

COVID-19: Correctional Services eases prison overcrowding

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has made progress in placing low-risk inmates on parole, in order to ease overcrowding and counter the spread of Coronavirus at correctional centres.

IEC urged to expeditiously confirm voters’ addresses

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The Home Affairs Portfolio Committee has urged the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to move with speed to update the details of 9% of voters with incomplete or without addresses listed on the voters’ roll.

SARS makes R115.6 million rhino horn bust

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Rhino horn worth R115.6 million has been discovered at OR Tambo International Airport, according to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).