SA unions reject mass retrenchment proposals at national carrier SAA

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) said they had rejected a retrenchment proposal from the business rescue practitioners... 

Lockdown: agricultural sector identified as essential service

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the African Union and international partners have joined hands in efforts to mitigate the consequences of the coronavirus lockdown on... 

ANC thanks China as South Africa receives donation of medical equipment

The African National Congress (ANC) on Tuesday welcomed the donation of “much-needed” medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) from the People’s Republic of China to help the South... 

Mboweni says he is talking to global finance institutions on SA funding needs

The National Treasury is talking to all international financial institutions as it explores ways of meeting South Africa's funding needs stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, finance minister Tito... 

SARB cuts rates in latest response to Covid-19

South Africa's central bank on Tuesday cut interest rates by 100 basis points for the second time in three weeks, taking its key repo rate down to 4.25 percent in the latest move aimed at... 

Ramaphosa extends national lockdown till end of April, takes a pay cut

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced a two-week extension of South Africa's current national lockdown to slow the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak, warning that ending it too soon would... 

Ramaphosa wants absolute compliance with Covid-19 lockdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday called for absolute compliance with the national lockdown imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus. “The nationwide lockdown calls for absolute compliance on... 

Tshwane intensifies Covid-19 screening and testing

The City of Tshwane has intensified screening for coronavirus at all its clinics, with thousands of people being checked for the virus daily, spokesperson Selby Bokaba said on Friday.  “The City of... 

Stellenbosch University researcher makes sanitiser from stale bread

Researchers at Stellenbosch University say they have discovered how to make hand sanitiser using stale bread crumbs. An experiment conducted by SU food scientist Dr Stefan Hayward, using the... 

Ramaphosa says screening for Covid-19 to be rolled out at 'huge scale'

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is hopeful the country will overcome the coronavirus outbreak despite the country recording its third Covid-19 death and confirmed cases increasing to 1,326.... 

SA Treasury introduces tax subsidies among measures to mitigate impact of Covid-19

South Africa's Treasury announced a tax subsidy for some employers, among measures to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy. In a statement on Sunday, the Treasury said the... 

Ramaphosa tests negative for Covid-19

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, his office said on Thursday. Ramaphosa submitted for testing as a precautionary measure on the advice of his... 

Train services suspended for duration of lockdown - Mbalula

All commuter rail services will shut down for the duration of South Africa's national lockdown, transport minister Fikile Mbalula said on Wednesday. "All long-distance passenger rail services, both... 

Courts open 'to limited extent' during lockdown period – Mogoeng

South African courts would remain open during the country's 21-day lockdown as a result of Covid-19, but only to a limited extent, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng said on Wednesday.  Mogoeng said... 

SA manufacturing sector has small window to safeguard itself against Covid-19

While the containment of the coronavirus (Covid-19) remains the biggest priority of governments and health organisations, its effects on businesses are starting to take their toll, a South African... 

SAA to suspend all domestic flights from Friday as SA goes into lockdown

National carrier South African Airways said it would suspend all its domestic flights from Friday until April 16 in compliance with a 21-day government lockdown announced by President   to curb the... 

Covid-19 cases jump to 554

Just hours after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21-day lockdown, South Africa recorded another massive increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the county.  Health Minister Zweli... 

Black rhino population increases by 800

The number of critically endangered black rhino in the wild have increased by nearly 800 over a six-year period, according to a statement released by the International Union for Conservation of... 

Ramaphosa spells relief for companies in Covid-19 distress

As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national lockdown to curtail the runaway spread of the Coronavirus in South Africa, he also revealed assistance packages for businesses in... 

Ramaphosa announces 21-day lockdown for South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a national lockdown in South Africa as the government announced measures to curtail the spread of novel coronavirus (Covid-19).  "The National Coronavirus... 

SA labour department uses UIF to help companies hit by Covid-19

The department of labour will soon formally publish special regulations offering Unemployment Insurance Fund relief to companies that find themselves in distress due to the Covid-19 outbreak in... 

S Africa's coronavirus cases rise to 202

Positive cases of the novel coronavirus in South Africa have increased to 202, health minister Zweli Mkhize said on Friday.  He said the Free State province had also reported its first positive... 

Renault suspends production in Casablanca and Tangier

French car manufacturer Renault on Thursday temporarily suspended its manufacturing operations in Casablanca and Tangier amid global concern over the Covid-19 outbreak. The plants employ over 11... 

Covid-19 infections in South Africa rise to 150 – Ramaphosa

The number of confirmed Covid-19 infections in South Africa has risen to 150, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday. "The level of infection has now risen to 150 and that is concerning... 

Higher dam levels will help fight Covid-19 – water and sanitation

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has instructed her department, human settlements, water and sanitation, to pull out all stops to increase water provisioning and sanitation especially to the most... 

Tanzania set to launch tender for single gauge railway to Rwanda, DRC

The Tanzanian government has announced that it will soon invite international tenders for the construction of a standard gauge railway (SGR) to Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),... 

SAA says adhering to safety protocols on Covid-19

National carrier South African Airways said on Thursday its operational health and safety procedures were in line with the World Health Organisation’s protocols to protect its passengers and crew... 

Standard Bank funding model helps Growthpoint Investec African Properties expansion

A funding solution from Standard Bank’s Real Estate Financing division has helped Growthpoint Investec African Properties Limited (GIAP) expand its sub-Saharan footprint, following the acquisition... 

Eskom to implement 'stage 4' rolling power cuts until Friday

South Africa's electricity utility Eskom said on Thursday it would continue implementing "stage 4" rotational powercuts until Friday following a breakdown at its Koeberg station and the associated... 

WHO declares Covid-19 a pandemic

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday declared Covid-19 a pandemic, as the number of confirmed cases approach 120,000 worldwide. "There are now more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries, and... 

Eskom seizes assets from Emfuleni to recover millions in arrears

Eskom on Tuesday began implementing an attachment order against the Emfuleni municpality in response to its failure to pay millions in arrears, with the sheriff seizing cars, furniture and other... 

Eskom moves to Stage 4 load-shedding after Koeberg unit trips

South African power utility, Eskom, on Tuesday announced Stage 4 load-shedding from 14:00 after Koeberg Power Station's unit 1 tripped. "The unit has been disconnected from the grid due to a fault... 

Eskom announces stage 4 loadshedding from 2pm

South African power utility, Eskom, on Tuesday announced stage 4 loadshedding from 2pm after Koeberg Power Station's unit 1 tripped. "The unit has been disconnected from the grid due to a fault on... 

Cape Town cuts water to PRASA, electricity to follow

The Cape Town municipality has cut water supply to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and will do the same with electricity supply to the troubled entity on Tuesday, deputy mayor Ian... 

Report shows Covid-19 could knock $4bn from Africa’s commodity revenues

A new report has warned that sub-Saharan African economies could be badly affected by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) on Monday said the virus could... 

SAA begins retrenchment process

South African Airways (SAA) has issued notice to all 4 700 of its employees that it intends to begin consultations on retrenchments, the business rescue practitioners (BRPs) for the troubled... 

Stage 2 load shedding to be implemented from Tuesday, says Eskom

Eskom says it will continue increase load shedding to Stage 2 from 9am on Tuesday, which is likely to continue for the rest of the week due to further delays on some generation units that were... 

Eskom to implement stage 1 load shedding from 9am on Monday

Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 9am on Monday morning to 11pm on Monday night, the state-owned power utility said. "It is envisaged that load shedding may continue to be implemented... 

Mozambique commited to boost SA energy supply

The government of Mozambique is exploring ways to enhance cooperation with South Africa in the energy sector, following South Africa’s Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s working visit to Maputo.... 

No loadshedding expected on Tuesday, but possibility has increased

Loadshedding was not expected on Tuesday, but the possibility of rotational blackouts had increased due to a high number unplanned outages, Eskom said on Monday night.   "We are utilising emergency...