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Patel gazettes directions on sale of winter clothing

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has gazetted directions on the sale of winter clothing, footwear and bedding in Level 4 of the national COVID-19 lockdown.

Eskom embarks on free basic electricity programme campaign

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

In an effort to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 national lockdown on indigent households, Eskom has launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the Free Basic Electricity (FBE) programme.

Fight against foot-and-mouth outbreak makes progress

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development says good progress has been made in the investigation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Limpopo’s Molemole Municipality.

R5 billion availed for municipal COVID-19 response

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

National government has made available more than R5 billion in support to municipalities to assist them in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2019/20 municipal financial year.

Int Nurses Day: Health prioritises protective gear

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

As the number of health workers infected with the Coronavirus continues to rise, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says no nurse will work without the necessary protective gear.

President Ramaphosa pays tribute to nurses

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday paid tribute to South Africa’s nurses for their critical contribution to the nation’s well-being.