South African Covid-19 relief payouts halted amid investigation
South Africa’s Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme has been halted, pending an investigation by the auditor-general.
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Proposed law to nationalise South Africa’s Reserve Bank back in the spotlight
The EFF’s deputy president Floyd Shivambu has briefed parliament’s Finance Standing Committee on the South African Reserve Bank Amendment bill on Tuesday evening (26 August).
National Assembly approves Covid-19 tax relief bills for South Africa
The National Assembly has passed the Disaster Management Tax Relief Bill and the Disaster Management Tax Relief Administration Bill.
Two-metre social distancing rule based on ‘outdated’ science – droplets can travel up to 8 metres
A new study by the British Medical Journal finds that the two-metre social distancing rule around Covid-19, is based on outdated science.
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Work begins on South Africa’s ‘mega-bridge’ project
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it is making ‘steady progress’ in developing the multi-billion-rand N2 Wild Coast Road Project.
A second Covid-19 wave, re-infections, and why the next few days are vital for South Africa
The coming days will be crucial in determining whether a new wave of Covid-19 cases is coming, says the chairperson of the Covid-19 Ministerial Advisory Committee, Professor Salim Abdool Karim.
Nedbank earnings plummet as it warns of weak economic recovery in South Africa
Nedbank on Wednesday (26 August), reported a 69% drop in headline earnings for the six months ended June 2020, to R2.1 billion, impacted by a significant increase in the impairment charge – up 202% to R7.67 billion, driven by expectations of rising job losses and a deteriorating economy.
Cool down or warm up with Samsung’s powerful air conditioners
With the change of season, temperatures are gradually rising and soon South Africans will be able to enjoy the warmer months of spring.
New alcohol rules in South Africa by December: minister
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that government plans to introduce new legislation around drinking and driving by December 2020.