Level 3 lockdown: Bad news for smokers – cigarettes are still banned
Millions of smokers in South Africa have had their hopes crushed once more on Sunday evening, after President Ramaphosa confirmed that cigarettes would not...
Level 3 lockdown: Alcohol for sale but under strict conditions
The sale and purchase of alcohol, which has been strictly prohibited since 27 March, will be permitted during Level 3 lockdown which begins on...
Another cut in the repo rate
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) once again voted in favour of lowering the repo rate this month by 50bp to 3.75%. The policy rate...
International travel approved for work, study and residence
Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has approved essential travel for South Africans wanting to return to their base countries.
This decision come after...
Touchwork announces HealthScan, COVID-19 screening tool providing safety as educational institutions open
As business re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and universities must adhere to regulations to ensure safety and mitigate the spread of the virus...
Touchwork announces ClickScan & HealthScan, COVID-19 screening tools; providing safety as businesses reopen
As industry re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses must adhere to regulations to ensure safety and mitigate the spread of the virus in the...
Opening the construction industry is key to rebuilding lives and the economy
It is vital that the entire construction industry be allowed to return to work as soon as possible. If this does not happen, the...
Repo rate cut by 50 basis points
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has cut the Repurchase (repo) rate by 50 basis points.
Effective 22 May 2020, the repo rate will be...
US donates 1 000 ventilators to South Africa as cases continue to mount
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has thanked the United States (US) for donating 1 000 ventilators to South African health facilities as they continue to...
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