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Professional sport to begin training, matches

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Sporting bodies and clubs will have to observe stringent measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when professional non-contact sport training and activities resume on 1 June when lockdown level 3 begins.

SA to produce 20 000 ventilators by August

Friday, May 29, 2020

As countries across the globe scramble to source much-needed ventilators to treat COVID-19 patients, government is ramping up the production of the critical equipment.

Workplaces must be COVID-19 ready

Friday, May 29, 2020

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi says employers who will be reopening their businesses in terms of level 3 are required to appoint COVID-19 compliance officers at their workplaces.

129 600 COVID-19 beds procured

Friday, May 29, 2020

Government is leaving nothing to chance, with the number of COVID-19 infection cases expected to increase, as millions of people return to work on Monday under level 3 lockdown.

DG Phumla Williams: Steering government communication

Friday, May 29, 2020

After at least eight years as the acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System, Phumla Williams has now been given the nod by Cabinet to officially take over the reins at the GCIS.

Relief for N West small business

Friday, May 29, 2020

Distressed small businesses in the North West province are invited to send applications for the COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Religious counselling now permitted

Friday, May 29, 2020

Religious leaders can now offer counselling to members of society, who are distressed or need comfort during these trying times.

NSG to reopen for limited contact learning, training

Friday, May 29, 2020

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu on Friday announced that the National School of Government (NSG) will reopen for limited contact training on 1 June 2020.