Watch | SA Heroes Awards Nominee Power to lead with Integrity
Power to lead with Integrity nominated in the Business Empowerment category of the 2nd annual SA Heroes Award. To vote for Power to lead with Integrity, SMS Hero C5 to 45633, SMS costs R1.50 The Founder and Chairperson, Nontsikelelo ‘Ntsiki’ Ncoco is a seasoned Leadership Training and Development Facilitator, Coach, Mentor, Speaker...
SAPNBusiness|Level 3 lockdown provides opportunity to boost production
In an effort to assist the economy to recover, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) has called for the imminent Level 3 lockdown to be used as an opportunity to expand local production and greater consumption of South African-made goods. “As part of supporting the health system, NEDLAC wants to see significant production in South Africa of many...
SAPNAfrica | Africa’s sole virus-free nation is Mauritius virus-free after total recoveries
Mauritius declared total recoveries from coronavirus infections as of May 11, 2020. The island nation’s official COVID-19 page said 322 people had recovered out of the 332 confirmed cases so far. 10 people have since died. May 11 marked the fifteenth consecutive day that the no new case was recorded in the country. A lockdown,...
SAPNews|UIF reaches out to domestic workers, farm labourers
The Department of Employment and Labour has begun efforts to reach domestic workers and farm labourers to enable them to benefit from the COVID-19 relief scheme. The scheme is part of a basket of government-wide services aimed at ensuring that the worst effects of the Coronavirus pandemic are mitigated. The Department’s relief fund has already paid out billions of...
SAPNews|Consultations on lockdown easing to level 3 begin
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today chair a virtual meeting of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) that will deliberate on the prospect of moving most of the country to level 3 of the COVID-19 lockdown. “The meeting of NEDLAC’s government, labour, community and business constituencies marks the start of widespread consultation, as promised by President Ramaphosa, between...
SAPNEntertainment | Miss South Africa goes virtual for 2020
South Africa is the first country in the world to announce how it will hold its annual pageant and find its new titleholder. Miss South Africa 2020 will be crowned in the first weekend in August as the country starts its Women’s Month celebrations with an entertainment-packed pageant which will be broadcast live...
SAPNews | Are we ready for the re-opening of schools?
The Minister of Basic Education Mrs Angie Motshekga will convene a special meeting of the Council of Education Ministers (CEM) to consider the progress made towards the reopening of schools. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider the work done by provinces this week including taking deliveries of the COVID-19 Essentials required as preconditions for...
Opinion | King Dalidyebo’s demand for DNA test is exemplary
The fiasco taking place at the house of Abathembu is unfortunate but a lesson for other Kingdoms. The History Kingdom which has for centuries stood against the oppressor suffered an unfortunate and embarrassing historic moment when its seating King was found guilty and sentenced to jail time. This case which raises questions about...
SAPNBusiness | What you can buy during Level 4 lockdown
As of Tuesday night South African retailers may sell a bigger range of clothes, and bedding, at Alert Level 4 – but only specific items that appear on a list. The list includes electric blankets and short-sleeved t-shirts – as long as they are intended to be used to keep you warm. Patel...
Just In | President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 20h30 this evening, Wednesday 13 May 2020, on South Africa’s ongoing measures to manage the spread of the coronavirus through the implementation of a risk-adjusted strategy. The President’s address follows a number of meetings of Cabinet and the National Coronavirus Command Council.