covid-19 news
Pages
Friday, June 18, 2021 - 4:07pm
 The Unemployment Insurance Fund has hit some hurdles with rolling out TERS payments, as thousands of applicants have still not received any feedback. The UIF set up the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) in 2020 in an attempt to give financial relief to businesses and workers who lost their income due to the Covid-19 lockdown. |
Friday, June 18, 2021 - 3:05pm
 Unisa will no longer be issuing certificates to students. The university announced this on Thursday afternoon. Before this new change to the issuing of certificates, students would receive an SMS from Unisa informing them that their certificate is ready for collection. |
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. |
