Travel restrictions eased as millions return to school, work
With millions of citizens set to return to work, school and institutions of higher learning when the country moves to COVID-19 lockdown level 3, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced that public transport will operate throughout the day.
COVID-19 cases spike to 32 683, with 40 more deaths recorded
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has risen by 1 716 cases on Sunday bringing the total number of infections to 32 683.
Schools health, safety paramount: President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured parents that the health and safety of learners and students would be of paramount importance as government prepares to reopen schools and institutes of higher education in lockdown level 3.
Schools to reopen on 8 June
Schools will reopen on 8 June 2020 for grade 7 and 12 learners to allow for the orientation and training of teachers.
National School of Government to reopen for limited contact learning, training
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.
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- generally recognised accounting practice (grap)
- introduction to leading change
- introduction to financial management and budgeting
- policy and procedure on incapacity leave and illhealth retirement
Thousands receive R350 grant in KZN
Progress continues to be made in the payment of the R350 Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant aimed at supporting the unemployed during the lockdown.
SA records 27 403 confirmed COVID-19 cases
South Africa has recorded a total number of 27 403 confirmed COVID-19 cases, as at 28 May 2020.
SANDF deploys engineers, medical services
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed cohorts of engineering teams to build bridges and purify water in remote and destitute communities, as the country continues to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Alert level 3: Rebuilding SA's economy
With just four days to go until South Africa moves to alert level 3 of lockdown, government is shifting to rebuild the economy which suffered a massive blow as a result of the lockdown.
What to expect in lockdown level 3
In preparation for the shift down to level 3 of the nationwide lockdown from 1 June, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has outlined the regulations that will be implemented as government further opens up various sectors of the economy.