You can now buy vouchers for private doctors in South Africa
Private medical group Netcare has launched its new NetcarePlus GP Vouchers, aimed at improving access to consultations with general practitioners (GPs) in private practices.
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Etion sees decline in fibre to homes and offices
JSE-listed digital technology group Etion on Thursday (13 August) reported a decline in revenue for the year ended March 2020, while extending its losses and citing a slump in demand for installation of fibre to homes and offices in South Africa.
SARS auto-assessment update – and why you could see a ‘minus’ amount
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has provided further clarity on its new ‘auto-assessments’ which are currently being sent out to taxpayers.
New coronavirus data shows positive signs for South Africa
South Africa’s coronavirus outbreak appears to be slowing, with health officials indicating that a number of provinces have reached or passed their peak.
Major government strike planned for South Africa
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union says that it plans to strike against the government’s refusal to increase public servants’ salaries.
Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago discusses quantitative easing
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago dismissed suggestions that the central bank’s inflation-targeting mandate be broadened and that it undertake quantitative easing to support an economy facing its deepest contraction in almost nine decades.
5 important things happening in South Africa today
If there’s a move to lockdown level 2, industry players haven’t heard of it; South Africa may be exhibiting Covid-19 herd immunity in very localised areas; load shedding is back on Thursday – and the country’s power crisis may get a lot worse; and the Reserve Bank sticks to its guns on its mandate.
New dates and details for South Africa’s coronavirus relief funding
The Unemployment Insurance Fund says it will open and begin processing the July/August Covid-19 Temporyl Employee Relief Scheme Benefits applications from Monday (17 August).
Rich South Africans see political climate as key risk
South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank, the investment banking arm of FirstRand Ltd, has been appointed as an adviser to help the government assess offers for stakes in its insolvent national airline, according to two people familiar with the situation.
South Africa’s move to lockdown level 2 – what to expect
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to ease lockdown restrictions, including the possible scrapping of an alcohol sales ban, according to people familiar with the matter.