New Covid-19 test kits approved for South Africa
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has approved the first Covid-19 antibody tests for South Africa.
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Dis-Chem says shopping patterns have changed in South Africa
Listed pharmacy group Dis-Chem, says that the various restrictions during each level of lockdown in South Africa dramatically changed the shopping behaviour of its customers.
Government makes it easier to receive the R350 coronavirus grant – what you need to know
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will open its systems to allow approved applicants to change their preferred method of payment for the special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.
Widespread hiring freeze in South Africa
South African businesses have cut pay rises by 20% and introduced widespread hiring freezes in response to the global pandemic, according to new research by global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson.
Covid-19 has wiped out a third of South Africa’s middle class – study
South Africa’s overall GDP is expected to decline by at least 5.1% and up to 7.9% in 2020 and recover slowly through 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned.
Expect more roadblocks and harder policing – as South Africans shrug off lockdown rules to party
South Africans are disregarding lockdown rules and regulations around drinking and gatherings in large numbers – while also flouting the nationwide curfew, says Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar.
Government’s plan to use South African retirement funds – and what it means for your money
Reports that the government plans to use pension funds to invest in state assets and projects have understandably caused alarm among investors, spurring many questions.
5 important things happening in South Africa today
Vodacom, MTN and Cell C are enabling unscrupulous wireless application service providers to steal billions from subscribers; experts warn that a second wave of Covid-19 is waiting, if South Africans drop the ball; data shows how lockdown devastated various sectors; and South Africa’s Information Regulator says it is underfunded and under-supported.
Mbalula calls for changes to drinking laws in South Africa: ‘People are out of control’
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that the current drinking laws in South Africa do not work, calling for a review.
The coolest smartphone brand in South Africa
The annual Sunday Times Gen Next Survey revealed the smartphones, computing brands, and telecoms companies which the South African youth think are the coolest.