Covid-19 Command Council
Friday, June 18, 2021 - 11:16am
 Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will be holding a media briefing this weekend. The Minister is expected to speak on Saturday, 19 June at 2pm. The department released a statement saying the Minister will provide an update on the state of schools during the briefing. |
Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 4:26pm
 After a few delays in the vaccine rollout for teachers, things are expected to be back on track soon. The National Health Department said Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be arriving on Friday afternoon at OR Tambo International Airport. |
Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 1:40pm
 Unemployment is a massive challenge that has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 crisis. With 55.75% of the country's youth unemployed, more focus should be placed on how youth can enter the job market without a formal tertiary qualification to contribute positively to the country's economy. |
Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 1:25pm
 Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that her department has created jobs for thousands of youth in South Africa. The minister said this was done through the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) introduced in 2020 as part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus. |
Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 9:57am
 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced additional restrictions on movement and economic activity as the third wave of Covid-19 infections has gripped the country. As was expected there were additional restrictions and tightening of other limitations. |
