Mzansi moves to lockdown level 3
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will ease lockdown regulations and move to alert level 3, as fromRead more
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Nominations open for National Teaching Awards
Basic Education is calling on all teachers in the sector to participate in the National Teaching Awards (NTA) happening later this year.
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Vaccination of higher education staff begins
The vaccination of post-schooling education and training sector staff will formally commence on Saturday, 24 July 2021.
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Over 300 people dead in civil unrest
Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the death toll related to the recent unrest has risen to 337 in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
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SASSA revives food relief programme with vouchers
The agency said instead of food parcels, SASSA currently provides vouchers for social relief of distress that are redeemable at selected service providers.
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Ink-stained banknotes are illegal to use
The South African Reserve Bank has warned people to be cautious of accepting banknotes that have been stained with of blue or green ink.
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Former President Zuma gets compassionate leave
The Department of Correctional Services has granted former President Jacob Zuma permission to attend the funeral of his late younger brother.
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COVID-19 Relief scheme for workers re-opens
Workers affected by the lockdown since March 2021 will once again be able to claim from the Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS)
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Social development launches vaccination drive
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has expressed her satisfaction with the first day of vaccination.
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Prisoners, warders to get vaccinated soon
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola will officially launch the COVID-19 vaccine campaign for inmates and prison staffRead more
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