Article by: Natalie Müller Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has this afternoon held a virtual meeting with MECs responsible for transport, to discuss the recently announced R1.135billion Taxi Relief Fund. This following threats made by Taxi Associations to shut down operations due to dissatisfaction of Relief Fund offer. Taxi strike in Gauteng 2moro. Santaco Gauteng isnt…
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SANParks Prepares to Reopen Accommodation Facilities
Article by: Emma Clayfield The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it is preparing to recall its hospitality staff for a phased approach in the reopening of its overnight facilities. It’s almost time to #LiveYourWild in our national parks again. Watch this space for upcoming special offers on accommodation and camping. pic.twitter.com/KZ02IJUMx0 —…
Edcon To Retrench Around 22,000 employees
Article by: Natalie Müller This afternoon reports came out that South African retail group Edcon has sent retrenchment notices to all staff after it failed to field concrete offers from potential buyers. Edcon has now served retrenchment notices to about 22,000 employees. 22,000 retrenchments at Edcon will cause a chain reaction in the SA economy….
There’s a second pandemic against women and the children – President Cyril Ramaphosa
Article by: Emma Clayfield The past few weeks have been undeniably hard times for South Africa, as murders of women and children are seeing a sudden spike. President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed this issue this evening, condemning the actions of men and labeling this outbreak as a second pandemic. President Ramaphosa #Ramaphosa Cyril said there’s a…
Just In: Personal Care Services Can Now Operate As Lockdown Restrictions have been lifted – Advance Level 3
Article by: Natalie Müller Just In: Lockdown Restrictions have been lifted for the following services: These economic activities include restaurants for sit down meals, accredited and licensed accommodation, conference and meetings for business, cinemas and theatres, casinos and personal care services. South Africa remains at lockdown level 3, but additional sectors of our economy will…
