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Gauteng is pinning its hope on infrastructure development to create much-needed jobs as the effects of COVID-19 continue to batter the country's economy.

South Africa’s COVID-19 daily infections continue to drop, with 792 new cases logged on Monday.

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) says the Matric 2020 class deserves the outmost praise for enduring the most challenging year.

The Department of Social Development has extended the deadline for applications of the Early Childhood Development - Employment Stimulus Relief Fund (ECD-ESRF) to 26 February 2021.

Deaths continue to rise with 230 more people who succumbed to COVID-19 on Thursday.

Rob Ferreira Hospital and Witbank Hospital have been designated as vaccination sites to administer the newly acquired Johnson and Johnson vaccine, which arrived in the country on Tuesday.

The Department of Social Development has reiterated its call to Early Childhood Development (ECD) services to apply for relief funding that is being made available through the Presidential Employment Stimulus Package.

South Africa continues to see fewer COVID-19 cases, with deaths showing signs of slowing down, with only 78 reported in the last 24 hours.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has urged parents to continue paying school fees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Basic Education Department says it ready to welcome learners to school under safety protocols although over 20 000 are still not placed.